Description
Tender and flavorful Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes combine juicy beef chunks slow-cooked in rich garlic butter alongside tender red potatoes for a comforting, hands-off one-pot meal perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1.5 to 2 pounds beef bites (chuck or sirloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 pounds red potatoes, washed and cut into halves or quarters
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup beef broth
Seasonings and Herbs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (added near end of cooking)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Cut the beef into bite-sized chunks. Wash the red potatoes thoroughly and cut them into halves or quarters depending on size. Mince the garlic finely to maximize flavor distribution.
- Brown the beef (optional but recommended): Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and quickly sear the beef bites until browned on all sides. This step adds richness and locks in juices but can be skipped for convenience.
- Combine in the crockpot: Layer the potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot. Add the beef bites on top, then sprinkle the minced garlic evenly. Pour in the beef broth and dot the mixture with pieces of butter. Season with salt and pepper, then gently stir to combine all ingredients.
- Slow cook to perfection: Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender and potatoes are soft but intact. Add the fresh herbs during the last 30 minutes of cooking to release their aroma.
- Finish and serve: Before serving, gently stir the beef and potatoes to mix the melted butter and juices. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh herbs and a drizzle of melted butter.
Notes
- Use quality beef cuts like chuck or sirloin for best tenderness.
- Browning the beef before slow cooking enhances flavor but is optional.
- Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking with the beef.
- For stronger garlic flavor, add half the garlic at the start and the rest near the end of cooking.
- Avoid opening the crockpot lid often to maintain steady cooking temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg