Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes — Easy Crockpot Dinner
Tender beef, buttery potatoes, and bold garlic flavor — all made effortlessly in the slow cooker. This cozy dinner delivers rich comfort with minimal hands-on time, making it ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900g) Beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 lb (450g) Baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 6 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Brown the Beef
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Sear in batches until browned on all sides. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.Build the Garlic Butter Base
Reduce heat slightly and melt part of the butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Stir in thyme and rosemary.Assemble the Slow Cooker
Add potatoes to the slow cooker with the beef. Pour the garlic butter broth mixture over everything. Top with remaining butter.Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.Finish & Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor: Don’t skip browning the beef — it adds depth and richness.
- Thicker sauce: Stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 20 minutes if desired.
- Veggie add-ins: Carrots or green beans work well; add during the last 1–2 hours.
- Make it lighter: Reduce butter slightly and use low-sodium broth.
