Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
Tender beef bites and buttery potatoes slow-cooked in a rich garlic herb sauce—perfect for an effortless, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
For the Beef & Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb baby potatoes halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup beef broth
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Prep Ingredients (5 mins):
- Cut beef into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- Halve baby potatoes (quarter if large).
- Mince garlic and chop parsley.
Sear Beef (Optional, 5 mins):
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
- Sear beef in batches until browned (2–3 mins per side). Transfer to slow cooker.
Make Garlic Butter Sauce (2 mins):
- Whisk melted butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Layer in Slow Cooker (3 mins):
- Place potatoes at the bottom. Drizzle with half the sauce.
- Add seared beef on top. Pour remaining sauce and beef broth over everything.
Cook (6–8 hours):
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours (or HIGH for 3–4 hours) until beef is fork-tender.
Serve:
- Gently stir to coat in sauce. Garnish with parsley. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Substitutions: Use sweet potatoes or add carrots for variation.
- Thicker Sauce: Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water, stir into liquid, and simmer.