Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites and Potatoes

A comforting dish featuring tender garlic beef and soft baby potatoes in a rich butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin, cubed Stew meat is economical and tender; sirloin stays firmer.
1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved Red or Yukon gold work well.

Garlic Butter Sauce

4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Use salted if that’s all you have; cut added salt slightly.
5 cloves garlic, finely minced Use 3 cloves for a milder garlic presence.
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Adds savory depth; soy sauce is an okay swap.
1 tsp dried thyme Or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves.
1 tsp onion powder
to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Garnish

to taste Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Method

Preparation

Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Season well with salt, pepper, onion powder, and dried thyme. Toss to coat evenly.
Place the seasoned beef in the bottom of the slow cooker. Scatter the halved baby potatoes over and around the beef.
In a small bowl, whisk melted butter with the minced garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Ensure the garlic is distributed.
Pour the garlic-butter mixture over the beef and potatoes, gently tossing to coat. Spread everything into an even layer.

Cooking

Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine any sauce with the potatoes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a lower-fat option, replace half the butter with olive oil. Add carrots or pearl onions for more vegetables that hold up well in the slow cooker. For a thicker gravy, whisk cornstarch with liquid and return it to the cooker.