Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

from mysavorytwist.com
6 servings
480 kcal / serving

Ingredients

  • 2 lbsbeef chuck roast or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tspsalt
  • ½ tspblack pepper
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1 tspsmoked paprika
  • 2 tbspolive oil (for searing, optional)
  • 1 ½ lbsbaby potatoes or yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered if large
  • ½ tspsalt
  • ¼ tspblack pepper
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 4 tbspunsalted butter, melted
  • 6 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tspdried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tspdried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • ½ cupbeef broth
  • 1 tbspworcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
  • grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1: prepare the beef

  1. 1

    Pat the beef bites dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

  2. 2

    For enhanced flavor, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites in batches, browning each side for 1-2 minutes. This step is optional but adds depth to the dish.

Step 2: prepare the potatoes

  1. 1

    Toss the halved or quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. This ensures they are evenly seasoned and ready to absorb the garlic butter sauce.

Step 3: make the garlic butter sauce

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 4: assemble in the slow cooker

  1. 1

    Place the seasoned potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Layer the seasoned beef bites on top of the potatoes.

  3. 3

    Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the beef and potatoes, ensuring everything is well coated.

Step 5: cook

  1. 1

    Cover the slow cooker with the lid. For low heat: Cook for 6-8 hours.

  2. 2

    For high heat: Cook for 3-4 hours.

  3. 3

    Check the beef and potatoes for tenderness before serving. Both should be fork-tender and infused with the garlic butter flavor.

Step 6: garnish and serve

  1. 1

    Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish for a pop of freshness.

  2. 2

    Optional: Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for extra richness.

  3. 3

    Serve warm, straight from the slow cooker, with crusty bread or a green salad on the side.