Description
Garlic butter beef bites & potatoes deliver comfort and flavor in one hearty slow cooker dish. Tender meat and creamy potatoes meld together, creating a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Vegetables and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) baby potatoes (halved)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate beef cubes with a blend of olive oil, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Sear beef in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, creating a rich caramelized exterior that enhances flavor depth.
- Transfer seared beef and halved baby potatoes into the slow cooker, arranging them in an even layer.
- Craft a luxurious garlic butter sauce by whisking melted butter with minced garlic, aromatic Italian seasoning, and savory beef broth.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the meat and potatoes, allowing the ingredients to meld together during cooking.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and cook for 6-7 hours, or alternatively use high setting for 4-5 hours until beef becomes meltingly tender and potatoes are soft.
- Once cooking is complete, gently stir the contents to distribute flavors and ensure even coating.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant, herbaceous finish and serve piping hot directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Boost flavor by searing beef before slow cooking, creating a delicious caramelized exterior that locks in rich, meaty taste.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting paprika and black pepper amounts, making the dish adaptable to different heat preferences.
- Reduce fat content by using lean beef cuts like sirloin or round steak, which still remain tender during slow cooking process.
- Transform into gluten-free meal by ensuring all seasoning ingredients are certified gluten-free and using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg