Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Craving a hearty, comforting meal? These Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes are the perfect solution. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to tender, flavorful beef bites every time. The rich, garlicky aroma will fill your home and make your family beg for seconds. Keep reading for my best tips, or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Summer Peach Chia Pudding with Almonds and Easy Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip for Game Day.
Why This Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes Is Pure Comfort
- Tender beef bites cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce
- Potatoes cooked to perfection in the same pot
- Easy, hands-off cooking in the slow cooker
- Better than takeout, ready in just 8 hours
What You'll Need for Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Beef stew meat: Cut into bite-sized pieces if needed
- Baby potatoes: Halve or quarter larger potatoes
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Crock Pot Slow Cooker — Consistent, even cooking for perfect beef bites → See on Amazon
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How to Make Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
- Step 1: Place beef bites in the slow cooker. Add potatoes, butter, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Step 3: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If desired, thicken the sauce by mixing 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and adding it to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Step 4: Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
- : For even cooking, try to cut the beef and potatoes into similar sizes.
- Common mistake and fix: If your beef bites are tough, you may have cooked them too long. To fix, add a little more broth and cook on low for an additional hour.
- : For a thicker sauce, you can remove some potatoes and mash them, then stir them back into the slow cooker.
- : To make ahead, cook the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker, then store in the fridge. Reheat on the stovetop or in the slow cooker before serving.
Storing & Reheating Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the beef and potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge overnight. Add the potatoes to the slow cooker in the morning and cook as usual.
Freezing Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir occasionally.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a richer flavor, sear the beef bites in a pan before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the beef stew meat with chicken thighs or pork shoulder for a different twist.
- Make-ahead: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Cook a big batch and portion it out for easy grab-and-go meals.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thin, you can thicken it by mixing 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and adding it to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
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Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Place beef bites in the slow cooker. Add potatoes, butter, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Step 3: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If desired, thicken the sauce by mixing 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and adding it to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Step 4: Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a richer flavor, sear the beef bites in a pan before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the beef stew meat with chicken thighs or pork shoulder for a different twist.
- Make-ahead: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Cook a big batch and portion it out for easy grab-and-go meals.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thin, you can thicken it by mixing 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and adding it to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir occasionally.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the beef and potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge overnight. Add the potatoes to the slow cooker in the morning and cook as usual.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 560
- Protein: 42g
- Fat: 26g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Cholesterol: 140mg
- Sat. Fat: 15g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the beef and potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge overnight. Add the potatoes to the slow cooker in the morning and cook as usual.
If your beef bites are tough, you may have cooked them too long. To fix, add a little more broth and cook on low for an additional hour.
While you can cook the beef bites in the air fryer, the potatoes may not cook evenly. For best results, stick to the slow cooker method.
You can substitute the beef stew meat with chicken thighs or pork shoulder for a different twist.
Yes, you can freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
