Tender Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes (Print Version)
Effortless Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with potatoes melt in your mouth. A simple, flavor-packed meal for busy nights.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free (use tamari and GF broth)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1.5 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or quartered
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1 cup beef broth (low sodium)
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2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
→ Flavor Boosters
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8 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
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1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Finishing Touches
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
# Instructions:
01 -
First things first, cut your chuck roast into 1-inch cubes. Try to make them roughly the same size so they cook evenly. Pat them super dry with paper towels – this is crucial for a good sear. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Now, in a large skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter or oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. This step builds so much flavor, honestly, don't skip it like I did that one time! The kitchen smells amazing already, right?
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Once your beef is beautifully browned, transfer it to your 6-quart slow cooker. Add the baby Yukon Gold potatoes, 4 cloves of minced garlic, Italian seasoning, beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Give everything a good stir to make sure the seasonings are distributed. I usually give it a sniff right here, imagining all those flavors melding together. It’s okay if the potatoes aren't completely submerged, they'll cook down beautifully.
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Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. You want the beef to be fork-tender, falling apart with just a gentle nudge. This is the part where you can just walk away and let the magic happen. I often wander back into the kitchen just to take in the delicious smells. It’s honestly the best aroma!
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Once the beef is tender, if you want a thicker sauce (and I always do!), you can remove about 1/2 cup of the liquid and whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir it back into the slow cooker. Now, for the real magic: melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter with the remaining 4 cloves of minced garlic in a small pan. Pour this glorious garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker. Oh, that smell! It’s divine.
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Gently stir everything together, making sure those beef bites and potatoes are coated in that luscious sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed; sometimes I add a little more salt or a crack of black pepper. The beef should be incredibly tender, and the potatoes soft but still holding their shape. This is where it all comes together!
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Before serving, sprinkle generously with fresh chopped parsley. This adds a lovely freshness and a pop of color that makes the dish look even more inviting. Serve hot, straight from the slow cooker, maybe with a crusty piece of bread to sop up all that amazing sauce. The aroma is just incredible, and the taste? Pure comfort, every single time.
# Notes:
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Always pat your beef dry before searing; it makes a HUGE difference in flavor.
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Storage advice that actually works from my kitchen trials.
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Substitution I've tried that worked surprisingly well.
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Serving suggestion that makes this dish extra special.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
6-quart slow cooker
02 -
large skillet
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 550
Total Fat: 35g
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 30g