Description
Savory slow cooker garlic butter beef bites & potatoes bring comfort and flavor to dinner tables with minimal effort. Tender meat and hearty potatoes melt together, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange beef chuck and baby potatoes in the slow cooker, positioning them in a single layer for even cooking.
- Create a fragrant garlic butter sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, releasing the garlic’s aromatic essence.
- Enhance the sauce with Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, whisking together to develop a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Drizzle the infused garlic butter mixture evenly over the meat and potatoes, massaging gently to ensure complete coating and maximum flavor absorption.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing the beef to become meltingly tender and potatoes to reach a perfect soft texture.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully stir the contents, checking meat’s tenderness and adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Tenderize beef chuck by choosing cuts with good marbling for maximum flavor and softness.
- Prevent dry meat by avoiding overcooking and maintaining low, steady temperature throughout slow cooking process.
- Consider using alternative herbs like fresh rosemary or oregano for enhanced aromatic profile if dried herbs are unavailable.
- Make dish gluten-free by substituting Worcestershire sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for sensitive dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 404 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg