Description
Tender beef stew meat and baby Yukon gold potatoes slow-cooked with garlic, butter, and a blend of savory spices for a comforting and flavorful meal. This easy slow cooker recipe delivers juicy, buttery beef bites paired perfectly with soft potatoes, making it an ideal dish for a hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
Butter
- 5 tablespoons butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pads
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the beef stew meat in one half of the slow cooker and the baby Yukon gold potatoes in the other half, keeping them separated as much as possible.
- Season the ingredients: Evenly sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt over both the beef and the potatoes.
- Toss the beef: Very carefully toss the beef side together to ensure all pieces are well coated with the seasoning, maintaining separation from the potatoes.
- Add garlic and butter: Evenly sprinkle the chopped garlic over the top, then place the pads of butter on top of the beef and potatoes.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the beef is tender and fully cooked through, and the potatoes are soft.
- Serve: Spoon the flavorful sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker over the beef bites and potatoes before serving. Enjoy your hearty and savory meal!
Notes
- For best results, use baby Yukon gold potatoes as they cook evenly and absorb flavors well.
- Keep the beef and potatoes separated in the slow cooker to ensure even cooking and proper seasoning distribution.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the beef and potatoes at the end and simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce it slightly.
- Feel free to garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before serving for added flavor and color.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings; just ensure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate the extra ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
