Description
A cozy, flavorful slow-cooker meal featuring tender garlic butter beef bites paired with soft baby potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Trim and cube the stew meat, halve the baby potatoes, and pat the beef dry.
- Optional: Parboil the potatoes in boiling water for 4–6 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to make the garlic-butter sauce.
- Place halved potatoes in the slow cooker, top with seared beef, and pour the garlic-butter sauce over everything. Add the beef broth.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
- Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a nuttier flavor, swap ghee or clarified butter for the butter. Use low-sodium broth for a lower-sodium version.