Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Here’s a hearty, comforting, and set-it-and-forget-it recipe for Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes — tender chunks of beef in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with perfectly cooked potatoes. Perfect for cozy nights!

🧄 Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Ingredients:

For the beef and potatoes:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin, cut into bite-size chunks

• 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered (Yukon gold or red work best)

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp dried parsley

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional: 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (for a little heat)

• 1/2 cup beef broth or water

For garnish:

• Fresh chopped parsley

• Grated Parmesan (optional)

🥣 Instructions:

1. Sear the beef (optional but recommended):

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Sear beef bites in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. This adds rich flavor.

2. Prepare the garlic butter sauce:

   • In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

3. Assemble in slow cooker:

   • Add potatoes to the bottom of the slow cooker.

   • Top with beef bites.

   • Pour garlic butter mixture evenly over everything.

   • Add beef broth.

4. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.

5. Finish & serve:

   • Stir gently. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

   • Garnish with chopped parsley and optional Parmesan. Serve warm.

✅ Tips & Variations:

• Swap in carrots or green beans for added veggies.

• Want it extra indulgent? Add a splash of heavy cream or an extra pat of butter at the end.

• Use russet potatoes cut into chunks if you don’t have baby potatoes.