Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
A cozy and hands-off weeknight dinner that combines tender beef bites, baby potatoes, and a savory garlic butter broth, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef, cut into bite-sized pieces Best cuts: chuck roast, sirloin tip, or stew meat
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved Yukon gold or small red potatoes work well
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter Or softened butter mixed with 2–3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 onion, chopped Yellow or sweet onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme Replace with 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves near the end for fresh flavor
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the beef pieces, halved potatoes, and chopped onion in the slow cooker. Spread everything evenly.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the garlic butter, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and beef broth until combined. If your garlic butter is solid, microwave 10–15 seconds to soften so it mixes smoothly.
- Pour the garlic-broth mixture over the beef and potatoes. Use a spoon or spatula to gently toss and ensure the seasoning reaches most pieces.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Once cooked, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm straight from the slow cooker.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use olive oil and minced garlic instead of garlic butter. If you don’t have baby potatoes, quarter medium potatoes so pieces are similar in size to the beef bites.