Garlic Butter Beef Bites and Potatoes in Slow Cooker
A comforting dish featuring tender beef, flavorful garlic, and buttery potatoes, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- large bowl
- Small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef stew meat Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 pound Baby potatoes Halved for easy cooking and serving.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Melted to create a rich garlic butter sauce.
- 6 cloves Garlic Minced for that aromatic kick.
- 1 medium Onion Chopped to add sweetness and depth.
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Adds a warm, earthy flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary Complements the beef beautifully.
- Salt to taste Salt Enhances all the flavors in the dish.
- Pepper to taste Pepper Enhances all the flavors in the dish.
- 1 cup Beef broth Adds moisture and richness.
- Fresh parsley for garnish Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish, adding a pop of color.
Instructions
- Prepare the beef stew meat by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and placing it in a large bowl.
- Halve the baby potatoes and add them to the bowl with the beef.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Stir well.
- Layer the chopped onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the seasoned beef on top of the onions, followed by the halved baby potatoes.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker, cover, and set to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish is perfect for busy days and can be customized with different herbs or vegetables.