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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes Recipe

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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with herbs. This easy recipe requires minimal prep and lets the slow cooker do all the work for a hearty meal perfect for any day.

Ingredients

For the Dish:

  • 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
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Searing the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. In batches, sear the beef for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Preparing the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant to enhance the garlic flavor.
  3. Mixing in the Broth: Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in dried thyme and rosemary. Pour this mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
  4. Adding the Potatoes: Add the halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker. Toss everything together to combine the beef, potatoes, and sauce evenly.
  5. Finishing Touches: Place the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter on top of the beef and potatoes for added richness.
  6. Cooking: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and potatoes are fully cooked, absorbing the flavors.
  7. Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the dish and season with extra salt and pepper if necessary to ensure balanced flavors.
  8. Garnishing and Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for color and freshness, then serve warm for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • For best flavor, sear the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can prevent proper browning.
  • Use baby potatoes as they cook evenly and absorb flavors well; feel free to use fingerlings or small red potatoes as alternatives.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the beef and potatoes after cooking and simmer the leftover liquid on the stovetop until reduced.
  • Fresh herbs can replace dried thyme and rosemary; use about 1 tablespoon of each if substituting fresh.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

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