Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Slow Cooker Beef Bites are the ultimate comfort food. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to tender, flavorful beef bites every time. The crispy edges and creamy garlic butter sauce make this dish irresistible. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Salmon Cakes Recipe and Easy Grilled Mexican Street Corn.

What You'll Need for Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 1 onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: Fresh parsley
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

1. Step 1: Season beef bites with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until browned on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add onions and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup water to slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
4. Step 4: Once done, remove lid and let stand for 10 minutes. Skim fat from surface. Stir in fresh parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Storing & Reheating Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days Make-ahead tip: Prepare beef bites and onions up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook

Freezing Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Freeze cooked beef bites and potatoes for up to 3 months

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, brown the beef before adding to the slow cooker
• Best substitution: Substitute beef stew meat with chicken thighs or pork shoulder
• Make-ahead: Prepare beef bites and onions up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved
• Troubleshooting: If beef is tough, it was overcooked. To prevent, use a meat thermometer and reduce cooking time if needed

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

6-8 hrs

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Total

6 hrs 15 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free, Low-carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 1 onion

Seasonings

• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season beef bites with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until browned on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add onions and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup water to slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
4. Step 4: Once done, remove lid and let stand for 10 minutes. Skim fat from surface. Stir in fresh parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, brown the beef before adding to the slow cooker
• Best substitution: Substitute beef stew meat with chicken thighs or pork shoulder
• Make-ahead: Prepare beef bites and onions up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved
• Troubleshooting: If beef is tough, it was overcooked. To prevent, use a meat thermometer and reduce cooking time if needed

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Freezer: Freeze cooked beef bites and potatoes for up to 3 months
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes
• Make ahead: Prepare beef bites and onions up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 12g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!