Garlic Butter Beef Bites and Potatoes in Slow Cooker
A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef bites infused with garlic butter, paired with flavorful baby potatoes, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Beef chuck roast or stew meat Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- 1 lb Baby potatoes Halved or quartered.
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Melted.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing the beef.
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Adds earthy flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary Fragrant herb that pairs well with beef.
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds smokiness and color.
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder Enhances overall flavor.
- to taste Salt and pepper Essential for flavor.
- 1/4 cup Beef broth Adds moisture and richness.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish.
Instructions
- If desired, sear the beef in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Layer them at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle half of this mixture over the potatoes.
- Add the seared beef on top of the potatoes and pour the remaining garlic butter mixture over the beef.
- Pour beef broth over the entire mixture to keep it moist during cooking.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Once cooked, check for doneness. The beef should shred easily, and the potatoes should be tender. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with various vegetables and seasonings.