Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites and Potatoes Recipe
Tender slow cooker beef bites and baby potatoes cooked in a savory garlic butter sauce, complemented by fresh green beans. This easy one-pot meal is perfect for a comforting dinner with minimal effort, featuring rich flavors from onion soup mix, garlic, and butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup water (or beef broth)
Vegetables
- 1 pound green beans (trimmed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
- Add Main Ingredients: Place the beef stew meat and baby potatoes into the slow cooker, distributing them evenly.
- Season: Sprinkle the onion soup mix, sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and minced garlic over the beef and potatoes to infuse them with robust flavor.
- Add Butter and Liquid: Dot the butter over the top and pour in ½ cup of water or beef broth to help create a rich, flavorful sauce as it cooks.
- Slow Cook: Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the flavors meld and the beef becomes tender.
- Add Green Beans: In the last hour or two of cooking, add the trimmed green beans and extra butter if desired, so they stay crisp and vibrant without becoming soggy.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, substitute water with beef broth.
- Trim green beans just before adding to preserve their crunch.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Slow cooker times may vary depending on model; check beef tenderness to confirm doneness.
- Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
