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Delicious Garlic Butter Beef Bites served with golden potatoes

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes

A cozy slow-cooked meal featuring tender beef and halved baby potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds beef stew meat (choice chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces if needed)
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved (use Yukon Gold or red baby potatoes)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon salt Use low-sodium beef broth for a lower-sodium dish.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Can swap for rosemary if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Adds a slightly smoky flavor.
  • 1 cup beef broth Use low-sodium if desired.
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the beef stew meat and the halved baby potatoes into the slow cooker. Spread them into an even layer.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter. Sauté just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Do not brown the garlic.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and paprika. Mix well.
  5. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker. Toss gently with a spoon to coat evenly.
  6. Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker. Stir once to distribute the liquid around the meat and potatoes.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a quicker seared finish, finish a few beef bites in a hot skillet just to caramelize the edges before plating. Cool leftovers to room temperature within two hours. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. To freeze, portion into airtight containers and store up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

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