Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe combines tender beef chunks and creamy Yukon gold potatoes, all cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s an easy, flavorful, and comforting meal, perfect for busy days or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1½ pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pads
Instructions
- Season the Beef: Place beef stew meat on one side of the slow cooker and potatoes on the other side. Sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss the beef to coat evenly with the seasoning. Keep the beef separate from the potatoes as much as possible. Sprinkle chopped garlic over the ingredients and top with pads of butter.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and cooked through.
- Serve: Spoon the beef and potatoes onto plates, ensuring each serving gets some of the flavorful garlic butter sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker.
Notes
- Herbs and Spices: Add dried rosemary or thyme for an herbal flavor boost.
- Vegetable Additions: Try adding carrots, green beans, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Potato Alternatives: Use red potatoes or sweet potatoes for a different taste and texture.
