Hearty Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef & Potatoes (Print Version)
Make tender Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes. This easy, flavorful recipe promises melt-in-your-mouth beef and creamy potatoes. A weeknight win!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 300 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 315 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 ½ lbs baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), halved if large
→ Flavor Boosters
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
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8-10 cloves garlic, minced (or more, no judgment!)
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1 ½ cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Produce Power
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp dried rosemary
→ Finishing Touches
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
First things first, let's get that beef ready. Cut your chuck roast into roughly 1-inch cubes. Don't stress too much about perfection; they're "bites" after all! Pat them super dry with paper towels – this helps with browning, which adds a layer of flavor. In a large skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until it gets a nice crust on all sides. This step is optional, but oh, it makes a difference! I’ve skipped it before, and while still good, the browned bits really add something special to the slow cooked beef and potatoes.
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Once your beef is browned and set aside, melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Toss in all that glorious minced garlic. Seriously, let your nose guide you! Sauté for about a minute until it’s fragrant but not browned, because burnt garlic is a sad, bitter thing. Stir in the dried thyme and rosemary for another 30 seconds. The smell right now is just heavenly; it’s where the magic of these Garlic Butter Beef Bites starts, setting the stage for rich flavors.
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Now, transfer your browned beef and the aromatic garlic-herb mixture into your slow cooker. This is where the real "set it and forget it" begins. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Give it a good stir to make sure everything is mingling nicely. You want all those flavors to get to know each other before they settle in for their long, slow cook. This step is pretty straightforward, but it's important for an even distribution of flavor in your slow cooker beef bites.
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Tuck the baby potatoes around the beef in the slow cooker. I usually try to get them nestled down into the liquid a bit so they can soak up all that delicious garlic butter goodness. If your potatoes are larger, feel free to halve or quarter them to ensure they cook evenly. I once threw in some huge potatoes and they were still a bit firm when the beef was done, oops! Learn from my mistakes, friends. This ensures every bite of your slow cooker garlic butter dish is tender.
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Cover your slow cooker and let it do its thing! Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the beef is incredibly tender and the potatoes are fork-tender. The exact timing can vary a bit depending on your slow cooker and how big your beef chunks are, so trust your instincts. The aroma filling your kitchen during this time is honestly the best part; it's pure comfort. I usually peek around the 4-hour mark to check on the beef and potatoes.
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Once everything is perfectly tender, give it a final stir. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed – maybe a little more salt or pepper? Ladle those incredible Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes into bowls. Sprinkle generously with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and a fresh finish. Serve immediately and watch everyone dig in! This dish always brings smiles to my kitchen table, even on the most chaotic weeknights.
# Notes:
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Don't overcrowd the skillet when browning the beef; it steams instead of browns, which I learned the hard way.
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Always mince your garlic fresh for this one, dried just doesn't deliver that same vibrant punch, trust me.
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If your sauce seems too thin at the end, a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water) stirred in during the last 30 minutes can thicken it right up.
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For an extra pop of freshness, stir in a squeeze of lemon juice or a tablespoon of white wine vinegar at the very end.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Slow cooker
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large skillet
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mixing spoons
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 500 kcal
Total Fat: 30 g
Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
Protein: 40 g