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Garlic Butter Beef Bites: The Ultimate Slow Cooker Comfort Meal

Garlic Butter Beef Bites: The Ultimate Slow Cooker Comfort Meal

These tender, slow-cooked beef morsels and baby potatoes are tossed in a rich, herbed garlic butter sauce for the ultimate comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 5 pounds Beef stew meat bite-sized
  • 1 pound Baby potatoes halved
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder dried
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika dried
  • 5 teaspoon Dried thyme dried
  • 5 teaspoon Dried rosemary dried
  • 5 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 25 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
  • 25 cup Beef broth liquid
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for searing

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Begin by prepping your ingredients, ensuring the beef is cut into uniform bite-sized pieces and the baby potatoes are halved.
  2. If you prefer a softer potato texture, you may parboil the halved baby potatoes in boiling water for 5 minutes before adding to the crockpot.
  3. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and sear the beef chunks until a deep brown crust forms on all sides.
  4. Whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Layer the halved baby potatoes and the seared beef bites into the bottom of your slow cooker basin.
  6. Drizzle the prepared garlic butter mixture over the meat and potatoes, then pour in the beef broth to provide moisture.
  7. Seal the lid and cook the mixture on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender.
  8. Turn off the heat and allow the beef and potatoes to rest for 10 minutes to let the juices thicken before serving.

Notes

For the best results, use a high-quality grass-fed beef stew meat and ensure you do not skip the searing step, as this develops the deep umami flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; the butter sauce will solidify when cold but melts beautifully upon reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop.