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.
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.