Description
Get ready to indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish that will have your taste buds dancing with delight – Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes. This mouthwatering recipe is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a hearty, satisfying meal without the hassle. The slow cooker does all the work, transforming tough cuts of beef into tender, succulent bites that melt in your mouth. Paired with buttery, Yukon gold potatoes, this dish is a true comfort food masterpiece.
Ingredients
- 2 pound beef stew meat
- 1 1/2 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 5 tablespoon butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. Layer the Ingredients: Place the beef stew meat in one half of the slow cooker and the potatoes in the other half. Do not mix them together at this point.
3. Season the Dish: Evenly sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt over the beef and potatoes. Gently toss each half to coat, keeping the meat and potatoes separate.
4. Add the Garlic and Butter: Evenly sprinkle the minced garlic over the beef and potatoes. Place the pads of butter over the top.
5. Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and cooked through. Keep an eye on the dish, as cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the delicious sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker over the beef and potatoes before serving. This will ensure every bite is bursting with the incredible garlic-butter flavor.
Notes
The key to achieving the best results with this Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe is to resist the temptation to mix the beef and potatoes together at the beginning. By keeping them separate, you’ll ensure the beef cooks to tender perfection without the potatoes becoming mushy. Additionally, be sure to check the dish occasionally and adjust the cooking time as needed to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg