Description
Tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites combined with baby Yukon gold potatoes, seasoned with a blend of onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt, and enriched with garlic butter that melts into a delectable sauce. This easy, hands-off recipe yields hearty, comforting bites perfect for a home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
Seasonings and Butter
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 5 tablespoons butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pads
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the beef stew meat in one half of the slow cooker and the baby Yukon gold potatoes in the other half to keep them separated for even cooking and seasoning.
- Season the Meat and Potatoes: Evenly sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt over both the beef and the potatoes. Gently toss the beef to ensure it is well coated, keeping the beef separate from the potatoes as much as possible.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Distribute the chopped garlic evenly over the beef and potatoes, then place the butter pads on top to melt during cooking, enriching the flavors.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and cooked through, and the potatoes are soft.
- Serve: Spoon the savory sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker over the beef bites and potatoes for extra flavor and enjoy your comforting meal.
Notes
- Using baby Yukon gold potatoes keeps the cooking time consistent with the beef and adds a creamy texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the seasoned salt, which may vary in saltiness.
- Ensure the butter is cut into pads so it melts evenly and infuses the dish with rich flavor.
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the beef and potatoes after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce before serving.
- This recipe works well with any stew-grade beef cuts that tenderize over slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
