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Beef Bites and Potatoes: Easy and Slow-Cooked to Perfection

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Craving something hearty but not in the mood to hover over the stove? These Slow Cooker Beef Bites and Potatoes are your answer. Just toss it all in, walk away, and let the garlic butter magic happen. The beef turns melt-in-your-mouth tender, the potatoes soak up all that flavor, and the whole house smells like comfort food central. This is the kind of meal that feels slow-cooked and soul-warming, without any of the actual effort.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 lb baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if large)

4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup beef broth

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef (Optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned all over. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Layer the Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker and drizzle with half of the garlic butter sauce.
  4. Add the seared beef bites on top of the potatoes, then drizzle with the rest of the garlic butter sauce. Pour the beef broth over everything.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fall-apart tender and the potatoes are fork-soft.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Stir gently to coat everything in that flavorful sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.

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Notes

  • Add in veggies like carrots or green beans if you want extra color and a boost of nutrition.
  • Want a thicker sauce? Pour the liquid into a saucepan, stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water, and simmer until it thickens up.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, they reheat like a dream!
  • Author: Jennifer West
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Crockpot
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://evryfoodie.com/beef-bites-and-potatoes/