Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes: Easy Dinner (Print Version)
Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes are a simple, comforting dinner. Tender beef and soft potatoes infused with rich garlic butter, perfect for busy evenings.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free (ensure broth is GF)
# Ingredients:
→ Hearty Core
01 -
1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 -
1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
→ Flavor Powerhouses
03 -
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
04 -
5-6 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
1 cup beef broth (low sodium preferred)
→ Simple Spices
06 -
1.5 tsp dried Italian seasoning
07 -
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
08 -
1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
→ Fresh Finish
09 -
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
First things first, get your beef ready. If you're using stew meat, make sure it's cut into roughly 1-inch pieces. Then, wash those baby potatoes and halve them. It’s okay if some are a little bigger than others, they'll all get tender in the end. I usually lay everything out on my biggest cutting board, which inevitably ends up covered in little potato bits and beefy smudges. That’s just part of my kitchen chaos, you know?
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Now, grab your trusty crockpot. Place the beef stew meat and the halved baby potatoes right in there. No need to be precious about it, just get them in. I sometimes worry I'm overfilling it, but for this recipe, it usually works out fine. Just try to distribute things somewhat evenly so everything cooks nicely. I once forgot to turn it on after this step, only realizing hours later. Rookie mistake, but a good reminder to always double-check!
03 -
In a small bowl, melt your unsalted butter. Then, stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Give it a good whisk until everything is combined and smelling absolutely divine. This is where the kitchen starts to smell like pure comfort, honestly. I've been known to sneak a tiny taste of this butter mixture, it's that good! Don't judge, it's for quality control!
04 -
Pour that glorious garlic butter mixture all over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker. Then, add the beef broth. Give everything a good stir to make sure every piece of beef and every potato is coated in that amazing flavor. This step is so satisfying, watching all those ingredients come together. Don't worry if it looks a little soupy now; it'll thicken up beautifully.
05 -
Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. You're looking for beef that's incredibly tender and potatoes that are soft and easily pierced with a fork. I usually go for the low and slow method because it gives the flavors more time to meld and the beef gets extra melt-in-your-mouth. Just resist the urge to peek too much!
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Once everything is cooked through and tender, give it one last gentle stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning if you think it needs a little more salt or pepper. Then, sprinkle generously with fresh chopped parsley. The green really brightens up the dish and adds a lovely fresh note. It should look like a warm, inviting pile of deliciousness, ready to make everyone happy. My family always cheers when this hits the table!
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overcrowd the slow cooker; it steams instead of searing, and we want that lovely tender texture.
02 -
Leftovers are fantastic for lunch the next day, just gently reheat on the stove for best results.
03 -
No beef broth? Chicken broth works just fine, I've used it many times when I'm out of beef.
04 -
A sprinkle of fresh parsley at the end really brightens up these Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
6-quart slow cooker (crockpot)
02 -
small mixing bowl
03 -
whisk
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 450 kcal
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 25g
Protein: 28g