Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Slow cooker garlic butter beef bites with potatoes are a cozy, hearty meal that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to tender beef bites in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. The crispy potatoes and golden beef bites will make your family beg for this recipe. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Quick Lemon Vinaigrette for Fresh Salads and Creamy Pancetta and Porcini Potato Gratin Recipe.
Why This Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes Is Pure Comfort
- Tender beef bites in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce
- Crispy potatoes cooked to perfection
- Easy, hands-off cooking in the slow cooker
- Better than takeout and freezer-friendly
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.
- beef stew meat
- potatoes
- garlic
- butter
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- black pepper
- thyme
- bay leaves
- Optional: fresh parsley
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- beef stew meat: Cut into 1-inch pieces
- potatoes: Cut into 1-inch cubes
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Slow Cooker — Hands-off cooking for tender beef and potatoes → See on Amazon
- Meat Tenderizer — Ensures tender beef bites every time → See on Amazon
How to Make Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
- Step 1: Season beef bites with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- Step 2: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef bites and cook until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add potatoes and cook until browned. Transfer potatoes to slow cooker.
- Step 4: Add beef bites, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and 1/2 cup water to slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 5: Remove bay leaves and serve beef bites and potatoes with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcrowd the slow cooker. Cook beef and potatoes in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding.
- Pro tip: For extra flavor, deglaze the skillet with a little white wine or chicken broth before adding to the slow cooker.
- Pro tip: Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop until warmed through.
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: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
Freezing Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Best substitution: Substitute beef stew meat with chicken thighs for a different twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare beef bites and potatoes ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If beef bites are tough, they may not have been cooked long enough. Cook for an additional 1-2 hours on low or 30-60 minutes on high.
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Cozy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- beef stew meat
- potatoes
- garlic
- butter
Seasonings
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- black pepper
- thyme
- bay leaves
Optional Toppings
- fresh parsley
- grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Season beef bites with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- Step 2: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef bites and cook until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add potatoes and cook until browned. Transfer potatoes to slow cooker.
- Step 4: Add beef bites, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and 1/2 cup water to slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 5: Remove bay leaves and serve beef bites and potatoes with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Best substitution: Substitute beef stew meat with chicken thighs for a different twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare beef bites and potatoes ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If beef bites are tough, they may not have been cooked long enough. Cook for an additional 1-2 hours on low or 30-60 minutes on high.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
- Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 570
- Protein: 42g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sat. Fat: 12g
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 bites and potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook. Cook as directed in the recipe.
If beef bites are tough, they may not have been cooked long enough. Cook for an additional 1-2 hours on low or 30-60 minutes on high.
Yes, you can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop until warmed through.
No, this recipe is best made in the slow cooker for tender beef bites and crispy potatoes.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through. You can also reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through.
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!
