Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

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 Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

 Description

Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a rich, comforting, and effortless one-pot meal. Tender beef chunks are slow-cooked with baby potatoes in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, creating a melt-in-your-mouth dish that’s perfect for busy days or cozy dinners.

 Ingredients

For the beef & potatoes:

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (halved)
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)

For garlic butter sauce:

  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup beef broth

Optional garnish:

  • Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Prep ingredients

  • Season beef with salt and pepper
  • Wash and cut potatoes if needed

2. Assemble crockpot

  • Add potatoes to the bottom
  • Place beef on top

3. Make sauce

  • Mix melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, chili flakes, and broth

4. Cook

  • Pour sauce over beef and potatoes
  • Low: 6–7 hours
  • High: 3–4 hours

5. Stir & finish

  • Stir gently before serving
  • Garnish with fresh parsley

 Servings

  • Serves: 4–5 people

 Time

  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: 4–7 hours

 Notes

  • Slow cooking makes beef incredibly tender
  • Potatoes absorb all the garlic butter flavor
  • No need to sear, but you can for extra flavor

 Tips

  • Use Yukon gold or baby potatoes for best texture
  • Add carrots or green beans for extra veggies
  • For thicker sauce, remove lid last 20 minutes
  • Stir once halfway if possible

 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: ~520 kcal
  • Protein: ~35 g
  • Carbs: ~30 g
  • Fat: ~30 g

 Health Benefits

  • High protein → supports muscle growth
  • Iron-rich beef → boosts energy
  • Potatoes provide potassium → supports heart health
  • Balanced meal → carbs + protein + fats

 Q&A

Q1: Can I use another cut of beef?

Yes, chuck roast or stew meat works best.

Q2: Do I need to sear the beef first?

Not required, but it enhances flavor.

Q3: Can I make it in Instant Pot?

Yes, cook for 35–40 minutes on high pressure.

Q4: Can I store leftovers?

Refrigerate up to 3–4 days or freeze for 2 months.

Q5: Why is my beef tough?

It needs more time—cook longer on low for tenderness.

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