Description
A rich, savory slow cooker meal featuring tender beef bites, buttery garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked potatoes. This easy one-pot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, offering deep flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients
- Cut the beef into bite-sized chunks if not already pre-cut.
- Wash and halve the baby potatoes.
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Mix the Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using).
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Layer the Ingredients in the Slow Cooker
- Add the beef bites and potatoes to the slow cooker.
- Pour the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce over the top.
- Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over everything.
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Cook the Dish
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
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Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish before serving.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or a side of steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Variations: Add carrots, mushrooms, or green beans for more vegetables.
- Make It Creamy: Stir in ½ cup heavy cream in the last 30 minutes.
- Spicy Kick: Increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
- Low-Carb Option: Substitute potatoes with cauliflower or turnips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Slow cooker beef recipe, garlic butter beef, one-pot beef meal, beef and potatoes, easy slow cooker dinner.