Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes: Effortless Comfort Food
Tender chunks of beef and golden baby potatoes slow-cooked in a savory garlic butter sauce. A rich, comforting one-pot meal perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours (LOW) or 4–5 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 8 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 lbs beef stew meat (chuck or sirloin), cut into 1.5-inch cubes
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1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Optional: Sear beef in batches until browned.
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
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Add beef and potatoes to the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
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Pour garlic butter over top. Add beef broth around sides.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
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Add carrots or green beans for extra vegetables.
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For thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry in the last 30 minutes.
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Store leftovers up to 4 days; reheat gently.