Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe features tender beef chuck roast cubes and baby potatoes cooked slowly in a flavorful garlic butter sauce infused with herbs like thyme and rosemary. Perfect for a hearty and comforting meal, it’s easy to prepare and ideal for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved (or regular potatoes cut into chunks)
Seasoning Mix
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Liquids and Garnish
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup beef broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Cut the beef chuck roast into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Season the Beef: In a separate bowl, mix minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the beef cubes and toss until thoroughly coated.
- Add Potatoes to Slow Cooker: Spread the halved baby potatoes evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer Beef Over Potatoes: Place the seasoned beef cubes on top of the potatoes in the slow cooker to ensure even cooking and flavor blending.
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter completely, then pour it evenly over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add Beef Broth: Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker, making sure the ingredients are mostly submerged under the liquid to keep them moist during cooking.
- Cook: Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the cooking is complete, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving for added freshness and color.
- Optional Sear: For enhanced flavor, sear the beef cubes in a hot skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Optional Thickening: If you want a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry and whisk it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking adds depth of flavor but is optional.
- Regular potatoes can be used instead of baby potatoes; just cut them into similar-sized chunks.
- The cornstarch slurry will thicken the sauce nicely without altering flavor.
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt content of the dish.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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