Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites recipe features tender beef stew meat cooked to perfection alongside baby Yukon gold potatoes, infused with a flavorful blend of garlic, onion powder, and seasoned salt. Butter pads melt into the dish, creating a rich and savory sauce that makes for an easy, satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight or cozy weekend 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 Ingredients: 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. This allows for even cooking and prevents flavors from mixing prematurely.
- Season Meat and Potatoes: Evenly sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt over both the beef and potatoes. Very carefully toss the beef side to ensure all pieces are well seasoned while keeping the potatoes separate.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Evenly sprinkle the chopped garlic over the meat and potatoes. Then, place pads of butter evenly on top to melt during cooking, adding rich flavor and moisture.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and thoroughly cooked. This slow cooking process allows flavors to meld and meat to become melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the beef bites and potatoes with the flavorful sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker spooned over the top for extra richness and taste. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
- If you prefer, you can substitute baby red potatoes or fingerlings for Yukon gold potatoes.
- For extra garlic flavor, add an additional clove or two of minced garlic.
- Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- Ensure beef stew meat is cut into bite-size pieces for even cooking.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger groups; adjust cooking time slightly if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Slow cooker beef bites, garlic butter beef, easy slow cooker recipe, slow cooker dinner, beef stew meat recipe, baby potatoes slow cooker
