Name: Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-488454H36M46S
Total time: PT-488454H36M46S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes (halved); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); 6 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 cup beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Description

Discover the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes, a delight among Crockpot Recipes Steak And Potatoes. This dish marries the rich taste of garlic butter with tender beef and wholesome potatoes, offering a warm, satisfying meal perfect for any evening.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 ½ lbs baby potatoes (halved)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and sear until each side is browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add melted butter and sauté minced garlic until golden. Pour over beef in the slow cooker.
Add baby potatoes. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring gently.
Cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours.
30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water and add to the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Stir well.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Select quality beef for tenderness.
Don’t skip searing for added flavor.
Balance the sauce thickness to your liking.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 7 hrs 30 mins
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg

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