Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
This tender and savory slow cooker dish combines garlic butter beef bites with perfectly cooked potatoes for a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the delicious aroma filling your home.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 cutting board
- 1 chef’s knife
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon for mixing
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth
- to taste fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the beef cubes with salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Toss until the beef is well coated with the seasonings.
- Place the halved baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the seasoned beef cubes on top of the potatoes.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Once cooked, stir gently to combine the ingredients and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding vegetables like carrots or onions along with the potatoes. Adjust cooking time if using larger or smaller cuts of beef. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.