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A close-up of a white plate filled with savory Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes, garnished with fresh herbs and onions on a wooden table.
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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Potatoes

Tender beef bites and creamy potatoes slow-cooked in a rich, savory garlic butter sauce. This one-pot crockpot meal is incredibly easy to prepare and yields a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef & Potatoes
  • 2.5 lbs Chuck Roast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1.5 lbs Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes or red potatoes, quartered
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 8 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary crushed
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika optional, for depth of flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground, or to taste
For Thickening (Optional)
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Cold Water
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 6-quart Slow Cooker
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast and cut it into roughly 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and quarter them. If using larger potatoes, cut them into 1-inch chunks.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Assemble Slow Cooker
  1. Place the cut beef bites evenly at the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the quartered potatoes over the beef.
  2. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce evenly over the beef and potatoes. Stir gently to ensure everything is coated.
Cook
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is incredibly tender and the potatoes are soft.
Thicken (Optional) & Serve
  1. If you prefer a thicker sauce, about 30 minutes before serving, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker. Re-cover and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  2. Once cooked, stir everything together gently. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, you can sear the beef bites in a hot pan with a tablespoon of oil until browned on all sides before adding them to the slow cooker. This step is optional but adds a deeper richness. Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms along with the potatoes if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.