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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes Recipe

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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes cooked slowly in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with herbs. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that delivers rich taste and satisfying textures.

Ingredients

For the Beef and Potatoes

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary

For Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Searing the Beef: Start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. In batches, sear the beef for about 2-3 minutes on each side until it’s nicely browned. Once browned, transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
  2. Preparing the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant. This step is key for bringing out that delicious garlic flavor!
  3. Mixing in the Broth: Next, pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the dried thyme and rosemary. Now, pour this garlicky mixture over the beef in your slow cooker.
  4. Adding the Potatoes: Add the halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker, tossing everything together to ensure the potatoes mix well with the beef and sauce.
  5. Finishing Touches: Place the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter on top of the beef and potatoes to add more richness to the dish.
  6. Cooking: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 hours. The beef should be tender and the potatoes cooked through, soaking up all that lovely flavor!
  7. Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed. You want it to be just right!
  8. Garnishing and Serving: Finally, garnish your hearty meal with freshly chopped parsley for a beautiful finish. Serve warm and enjoy every delicious bite!

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth or stock instead of store-bought.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the beef and potatoes after cooking and reduce the sauce in a skillet over medium heat before serving.
  • Baby potatoes can be substituted with fingerling potatoes or small red potatoes for variety.
  • Be sure not to overcrowd the skillet when searing the beef to get a nice brown crust.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

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