Description
Tender beef bites and flavorful potatoes cooked in a garlic butter sauce make for a delicious and easy slow cooker meal. This dish is perfect for a comforting family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Bites:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the beef bites and potatoes into the slow cooker.
- Mix Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
- Coat Ingredients: Pour the sauce over the beef and potatoes, tossing to coat evenly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Serve: Stir gently before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra richness, sear the beef before adding to the slow cooker.
- Enhance with carrots or mushrooms for variety.
- Serve with crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
