Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
This comforting dish features tender beef bites simmered in savory garlic butter, paired with hearty potatoes. It's an easy and flavorful meal that cooks while you go about your day, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 cutting board
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick.
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped for garnish.
Instructions
- Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the butter and let it melt, stirring to combine.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef in the slow cooker. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Stir to coat.
- Add the halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker, gently mixing them with the beef and sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6 hours or high heat for 3 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Once cooked, give the dish a gentle stir. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers. This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.