Description
This comforting Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe features tender cubes of sirloin beef and hearty diced potatoes cooked low and slow in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with rosemary and thyme. It’s an easy, flavorful meal perfect for busy days when you want a hearty, home-cooked dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium potatoes, diced (about 2 pounds)
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Season the Beef: In a large mixing bowl, add the beef cubes, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Toss thoroughly until each piece of beef is evenly coated with the herbs and seasoning to ensure maximum flavor.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch pieces to ensure they cook evenly alongside the beef in the slow cooker.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned beef and diced potatoes into the slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring gently to distribute the flavors evenly throughout the ingredients.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the minced garlic. Allow the garlic to sauté gently for about 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned, infusing the butter with a rich garlic flavor.
- Add Garlic Butter: Pour the melted garlic butter over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker. Stir well to ensure the garlic butter coats the ingredients evenly, enhancing the overall taste.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for about 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are fully cooked through, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Once cooking is complete, give the dish a gentle stir to combine all elements. Serve warm and enjoy your hearty, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Using fresh herbs will give a more vibrant flavor, but dried herbs are a fine substitute.
- If you prefer, you can substitute the beef sirloin with chuck roast cut into cubes for an even more tender texture.
- Try adding some chopped carrots or onions with the potatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if using salted butter or broth.
- To thicken the sauce at the end, you can stir in a slurry of cornstarch and water and cook on high for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 375g)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: slow cooker beef bites, garlic butter beef, beef and potatoes, easy slow cooker recipes, comfort food, slow cooked beef
