Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites and Potatoes
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or even meal prep for the week ahead. The beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, the potatoes soak up all the buttery, garlicky goodness, and the whole dish is bursting with flavor. Plus, everything cooks in one pot, so cleanup is a breeze!
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden spoon or tongs
Ingredients
For the Beef and Potatoes
- 2 lbs beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes halved
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for spice
- ½ cup beef broth
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces if not already pre-cut.
- Wash and halve the baby potatoes. If they’re large, cut them into quarters.
- Mince the garlic and chop the parsley for garnish.
Step 2: Season the Beef and Potatoes
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the beef and potatoes into the slow cooker and pour the butter mixture over them. Toss everything together until well coated.
Step 3: Cook Low and Slow
- Pour ½ cup of beef broth into the slow cooker to keep everything moist and flavorful.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy!
- Stir everything well, then garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your comforting, buttery beef and potatoes!
Notes
Nutritional Value (Approximate per serving)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 2g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 680mg
- Potassium: 850mg
- Vitamin A: 2%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 15%
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.