Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
A rich, hearty dish featuring tender beef bites and baby potatoes slow-cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Easy to prep, full of flavor, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes halved
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Prep: Trim and cube the beef. Halve the potatoes. Mince garlic.
- Sear beef (optional): In olive oil, brown the beef cubes.
- Garlic butter: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add thyme, salt & pepper.
- Layer: Place potatoes in the slow cooker, add beef on top, pour garlic butter sauce.
- Cook: LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Finish: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Searing the beef enhances flavor but is optional.
- You can swap in sweet potatoes or use plant-based butter.
- Great with cheesy garlic butter sides.