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slow cooker garlic butter beef bites and potatoes
Lily Brooks

slow cooker garlic butter beef bites and potatoes

Tender beef bites and creamy potatoes slow-cooked in garlic butter for a rich, satisfying, low-effort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 pounds baby potatoes halved (or quartered if larger)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown in olive oil in batches, then transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Melt 6 tablespoons butter. Stir in garlic, 1 tablespoon parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
  3. Add onion, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth to slow cooker.
  4. Add potatoes. Pour garlic butter mixture over everything and toss gently.
  5. Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until beef and potatoes are tender.
  6. 15 minutes before serving, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter with remaining parsley. Drizzle over dish.
  7. Stir gently. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 390mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Use sweet potatoes, leaner cuts, or cauliflower for healthier versions. Avoid overcrowding and uneven potato cuts. Browning meat adds depth. Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.

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