Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes offers a rich, buttery garlic flavor paired with tender smoked beef cubes and soft potatoes, all cooked low and slow for maximum tenderness. This one‑pot comfort dish requires minimal prep, uses simple pantry staples, and delivers a restaurant‑style experience at home. Ideal for busy weeknights, the recipe yields six hearty servings with balanced protein and carbs, making it perfect for family dinners or meal‑prep plans for all meals.
Ingredients
-
- 1.5 pounds smoked beef
- cut into bite‑size pieces
- 4 medium potatoes
- diced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Fresh parsley
- chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Place the diced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the smoked beef pieces to the skillet, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and thyme, and sear until browned.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker on top of the potatoes.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture and beef broth over the beef and potatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or high for 4‑5 hours until the beef is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve hot
- garnish with parsley. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of broth. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
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