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Slow cooker garlic butter beef bites with potatoes in a white bowl garnished with parsley

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Tender beef stew meat and creamy baby potatoes slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Just 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of prep for a deeply satisfying comfort dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 lb baby yellow potatoes halved, or baby Yukon gold
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic freshly chopped
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pads

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Lightly spray a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Place the beef stew meat in one half of the slow cooker and the baby potatoes in the other half, keeping them somewhat separated.
  3. Sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt evenly over both the meat and potatoes. Toss gently to coat while keeping them on their respective sides.
  4. Scatter the chopped garlic over the top, then place the pats of butter evenly across the meat and potatoes.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the beef is very tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
  6. Stir gently to combine the juices. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with the garlic butter sauce spooned over the top and fresh parsley as garnish.

Notes

Keep beef and potatoes on separate sides during cooking for even texture. For even richer flavor, sear the beef in olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side before adding to the slow cooker. Carrots, green beans, or celery can be added halfway through. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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