Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Okay, let’s just get one thing straight: Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes are not just food. They’re a lifesaver, a hug in a bowl, a Tuesday night miracle—like finding a $20 bill in your winter coat after months. It’s truly a chaotic time we’re living in, isn’t it? We deserve comfort food that’s delicious and easy! And yet, here I was, fighting with my slow cooker and a handful of ingredients, like I was in a culinary boxing match, which is to say it didn’t end well for anyone involved. Let me tell you how I got here first…

The Time I Almost Burned the House Down (Not Really)

So, picture this: I was all excited because I set everything up, my slow cooker practically drooling with anticipation (we have a real bond, my slow cooker and I). But then I totally forgot half the ingredients. I mean, I left the garlic sitting there on the counter like a ghost of a miscalculation. Spoiler alert: one of my worst kitchen stories ever. So the smell was all off, like beef and regret mingling in the air. Instead of that rich, savory aroma, it just smelled sad—like last week’s leftovers that no one wants to claim. Right?

The texture of the beef? Let’s just say I could’ve used it for a shoe leather sample, and the poor potatoes were basically just sad little nuggets of despair. I could hear my slow cooker mocking me, just saying, “You had one job, Stefanie.” And suddenly I was questioning my entire existence. Why did I even think I could do this? And why can’t I get my act together in the kitchen? Life’s big questions.

But instead of letting that one disaster ruin my Sunday, I decided to tweak this whole thing until it was worthy of a standing ovation (and a bowl of my own creation, which is way more gratifying than actual applause from strangers).

Why This Version Finally Works (Finally!)

Fast forward to today, and let me just say: I have found my groove, folks—or at least the semblance of one. It turns out all I needed was a little confidence mixed with some stubbornness (shocking, I know). What’s different now? Well, first off, I’ve actually learned how to read. Who’d have thought? I started measuring things, reinbursing the slow cooker for all the culinary trauma I put it through, and VOILA, the flavors were unbelievable.

I realized that garlic is the real MVP and that beef bites don’t have to taste like disappointment. Instead, they can taste like the glorious embrace of comfort as you curl up on the couch, fluffy blankets enveloping you like a warm tortilla. The secret? A little patience and a slow cooker that maybe deserves a better class of ingredients—much like I do! I’m proud of this version because I took the time to make it right, and now it’s my go-to whenever I’m feeling a bit off-kilter in the kitchen (which is often). But truthfully, I still worry it might go sideways again despite hoping for a tender ending.

What You’ll Need for Cozy Bliss

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Cooking spray

Speaking of ingredients, here’s my take: Finding quality beef stew meat at your local butcher? A dream. Baby potatoes? Excuse me, yes, please! They add that appealing texture, plus they’re super easy to halve. Honestly, isn’t half the fun of cooking just throwing everything in one pot and hoping for the best? 😉

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How to Get the Good Stuff Going

• Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray. (Did I mention how much this saves on scrubbing later? Yep!)
• Place the beef stew meat and halved baby potatoes into the slow cooker.
• In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well. (Seriously, just mix it like you mean it.)
• Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated. Don’t skimp! It’s like giving them a luxurious spa treatment.
• In another small bowl, mix together beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Get ready for the magic!
• Pour this liquid mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
• Gently stir everything to combine. (I like to think of it as a very gentle hug.)
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through. (Patience here is a virtue—I’m still working on it.)
• Before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Add a pinch of salt and pepper if you feel like it. Chef feels, you know?

Let’s Chat About This Chaos

So, if you’re reading this and thinking, “Wow, I never mess up like that,” we need to talk about your life choices. Seriously, have you even lived? Because let me tell you, it’s the mess-ups that lead to the good stuff—like the ability to laugh with friends over the “Beef Disaster of 2023.” 🙈 When’s the last time you just dived into cooking without second-guessing yourself and let it get chaotic and funny? And don’t even get me started on flavor explosions!

Ever had that meal where everything comes together, and you’re just like, "Who is she?" That could be your story too. Grab your slow cooker, make some magic, and share with me your cooking mess-ups! I want to hear it all—every soggy veggie, every burnt crust! What do we do with those moments? We laugh, we learn, and we turn out some of the best food we can make!

Frequently Asked Questions

Oh man, discussing food and cooking disasters? This feels like therapy. I’m kind of on a journey with this recipe, you know? Every time I make it, there’s a little evolution, a sprinkle of new learning. One day, I’ll master it all, like some culinary goddess, but for now, I’ll just be here, pouring garlic butter goodness into my slow cooker, feeling emotional about it all, and maybe forgetting half the ingredients again. Life’s unpredictable like that, isn’t it?

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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Comforting and savory, this slow cooker recipe transforms beef and baby potatoes into a delicious hug in a bowl, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Comfort Food

Servings 4 servings

Calories 610 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces Look for quality beef from a local butcher.
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved These add great texture.
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Provides richness.
• 5 cloves garlic, minced The star of the dish!
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup beef broth For added flavor.
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley For garnish.
• 1 spray Cooking spray To coat the slow cooker.

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Place the beef stew meat and halved baby potatoes into the slow cooker.
• In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
• Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated.
• In another small bowl, mix together beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Pour this liquid mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
• Gently stir everything to combine.

Cooking

• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
• Before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread to enjoy the garlic-butter sauce. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Keyword Beef Bites, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Garlic Butter, Slow Cooker