Description
Tender and flavorful Garlic Butter Beef Bites cooked low and slow with baby Yukon gold potatoes in a slow cooker. This easy, hands-off recipe infuses the beef with aromatic garlic and rich butter, creating a comforting meal perfect for busy days or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasonings
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 5 tablespoons butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pads
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by gathering all ingredients. Measure and cut the butter into tablespoon-sized pads to ensure even melting later.
- Place Beef and Potatoes in the Slow Cooker: Arrange beef stew meat on one side of the slow cooker insert, and place baby Yukon gold potatoes on the other side. This separation helps the ingredients cook evenly.
- Season the Meat: Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt over the beef and potatoes, ensuring both are well seasoned but remain separated.
- Toss the Beef: Gently toss the beef stew meat to evenly coat it with the spices, making sure it stays separate from the potatoes for best cooking results.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Evenly distribute the chopped garlic over the meat and potatoes, then place the pads of butter on top, allowing them to slowly melt and infuse the flavors during cooking.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours. This slow cooking process tenderizes the beef bites and softens the potatoes while melding the buttery garlic flavors.
- Serve: After cooking, carefully stir to combine flavors if desired and serve hot with the rich sauce from the slow cooker for dipping or pouring over the beef and potatoes.
Notes
- You can swap baby Yukon gold potatoes for baby red potatoes if preferred.
- For an extra touch, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Ensure the slow cooker lid fits tightly to keep moisture in during cooking.
- Do not open the lid frequently while cooking to maintain steady temperature and cooking time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if using salted butter or seasoned salt with different salt levels.
