why make this recipe
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is an easy and flavorful meal perfect for busy days. It uses simple ingredients and cooks effortlessly while you go about your day. The combination of tender beef, creamy potatoes, and rich garlic butter will make your family want seconds. It’s a cozy dish that brings warmth and taste to your dinner table.
how to make Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
- In a slow cooker, combine the beef stew meat and halved potatoes.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
how to serve Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Serve these delicious beef bites hot with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, like parsley, if you like. They pair well with a side salad or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices. Enjoy this comforting meal with your family and friends!
how to store Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
If you have leftovers, let them cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. When you want to eat them again, thaw in the fridge and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
tips to make Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
- For extra flavor, marinate the beef in the Worcestershire sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or green beans to the mix for more nutrition.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can mix a little cornstarch with water and stir it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
variation
You can use chicken instead of beef for a lighter dish. Just follow the same steps, but adjust the cooking time since chicken cooks faster than beef. You can also replace the potatoes with sweet potatoes for a sweeter taste.
FAQs
Can I cook this on the stovetop instead of a slow cooker?
Yes, you can! Brown the beef and sauté the garlic in a pot, then add the broth and vegetables. Let it simmer for about 1-1.5 hours until the beef is tender.
What can I serve with this dish?
This dish goes well with a fresh green salad, rice, or crusty bread.
Can I use frozen beef or potatoes?
It’s best to use fresh products for the best texture, but if using frozen, adjust the cooking time as they may need longer to cook through.
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved You can substitute with sweet potatoes for a sweeter taste.
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Cook until fragrant.
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Optional: marinate beef for extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a slow cooker, combine the beef stew meat and halved potatoes.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
Serving
- Serve hot, optionally with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley, and enjoy with a side salad or crusty bread.