Description
Garlic butter beef bites & potatoes bring tender meat and hearty potatoes together in one comforting slow cooker meal. Savory flavors meld perfectly, creating a simple dinner that satisfies hunger and delights palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Liquids and Aromatics:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear beef bites in a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until golden brown on all surfaces, creating a rich caramelized exterior.
- Transfer browned beef pieces directly into the slow cooker, ensuring an even layer at the bottom of the pot.
- Arrange baby potatoes around and between the beef chunks to maximize flavor absorption and cooking efficiency.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by whisking melted butter with minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Drizzle the aromatic butter mixture evenly over the beef and potatoes, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Pour beef broth into the slow cooker, creating a moist cooking environment that will tenderize the meat.
- Secure the lid and cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and potatoes to become perfectly soft.
- Once cooking is complete, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the dish for a vibrant, herbaceous finish and added visual appeal.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances the depth of flavor and creates a delicious caramelized exterior that locks in rich, meaty taste.
- Choose well-marbled chuck roast or stew meat for maximum tenderness and juiciness during the long, slow cooking process.
- For a low-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower florets or turnips to reduce overall carbohydrate content while maintaining similar texture and cooking method.
- Leftover beef bites can be transformed into sandwiches, salads, or quick lunch wraps, making this recipe an excellent meal prep option for busy households.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg