Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes transforms dinner into tender, buttery beef bites with golden potatoes, all in a simple 6-ingredient crockpot recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- measuring spoons
- Non-stick cooking spray
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef stew meat Well-marbled, 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound Baby yellow potatoes Yukon gold preferred
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder Not onion salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh ground preferred
- 2 teaspoons Seasoned salt Lawry's works perfectly
- 1 tablespoon Fresh garlic, chopped About 3 cloves
- 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter Cut into pads
Instructions
- Lightly spray your 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the beef stew meat in one half and the baby potatoes in the other half of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt evenly over both meat and potatoes.
- Scatter chopped garlic and place butter pads evenly across beef and potatoes.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Stir gently to combine the garlic butter sauce with the beef and potatoes, then serve immediately.
Notes
Optional variations include adding Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, pearl onions, or substituting potatoes with cauliflower for a keto-friendly version. Prep can be done the night before for convenience.