Description
There’s something special about meals that warm both the stomach and the heart, and Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes does just that. Whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner after a long day or preparing a meal for a busy holiday gathering, this recipe delivers in spades. The tender beef stew meat, paired with melt-in-your-mouth baby potatoes and an irresistible garlic butter sauce, makes for a perfect comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds beef stew meat
5 tablespoons butter, sliced
1 pound baby yellow potatoes
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, place the beef stew meat evenly at the bottom.
- Sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt over the meat. Mix to ensure the meat is seasoned.
- Add the baby potatoes so beef is on one side and potatoes are on the other.
- Scatter sliced butter over the mixture. Do the same with the chopped garlic.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Gently stir everything together before serving.
Notes
- Beef stew meat is perfect for this recipe as it becomes tender during slow cooking.
- Feel free to customize the recipe with other vegetables such as carrots or mushrooms.
- For best results, use fresh garlic instead of pre-minced garlic.
- Avoid opening the slow cooker too often, as it can affect the cooking time.
- This dish pairs well with a variety of sides like roasted vegetables, rice, or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours