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Slow cooker garlic butter beef bites with potatoes served in white bowl garnished with fresh parsley

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Tender beef and soft potatoes in rich garlic butter sauce made effortlessly in the slow cooker
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 lb baby potatoes halved or quartered if large
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 4-6 quart slow cooker
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper (about 1 teaspoon each), then sear in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
  2. Transfer browned beef to 4-6 quart slow cooker. In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and add minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into skillet, scraping up browned bits. Stir in thyme and rosemary, then pour mixture over beef in slow cooker.
  4. Add halved baby potatoes to slow cooker and toss everything together. Place remaining 2 tablespoons butter on top.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef pulls apart easily with fork and reaches 165°F internal temperature. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Sear beef in batches to avoid overcrowding. Allow to cool completely before storing leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.