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crockpot garlic butter beef bites with potatoes Recipe

crockpot garlic butter beef bites with potatoes Recipe

4.9 from 14 reviews

This crockpot garlic butter beef bites with potatoes recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for an effortless meal. Tender beef stew meat and baby Yukon gold potatoes are seasoned with aromatic onion and garlic powders, then slow-cooked to perfection with rich butter and fresh garlic. The slow cooking process melds all the robust flavors together, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth beef and soft potatoes, all coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Ideal for busy weekdays or cozy weekend dinners, this meal requires minimal prep but delivers maximum taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Potatoes

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped

Butter

  • 5 tablespoons butter, cut into pads

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crockpot: Place the beef stew meat on one half of the crockpot insert and the baby Yukon gold potatoes on the other half, ensuring they stay separated for even cooking.
  2. Season the ingredients: Evenly sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt over both the beef and potatoes to infuse them with flavor.
  3. Toss the beef gently: Carefully toss the beef stew meat to coat it evenly with the seasonings, taking care not to mix the meat with the potatoes.
  4. Add chopped garlic: Scatter the chopped garlic over the top of both the beef and potatoes for fresh aroma and added depth of flavor.
  5. Distribute butter pads: Place the butter pieces evenly over the entire surface of the beef and potatoes to melt slowly and enrich the dish.
  6. Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on the low setting for 6 hours to ensure the beef becomes tender and the potatoes soften perfectly.
  7. Serve with sauce: Once cooking is complete, spoon the flavorful garlic butter sauce accumulated at the bottom of the crockpot over the beef and potatoes before serving.
  8. Enjoy: Serve hot and savor your delicious crockpot garlic butter beef bites with potatoes.

Notes

  • For a thicker gravy, you can remove the beef and potatoes after cooking and reduce the sauce on the stove.
  • Baby Yukon gold potatoes are preferred for their buttery texture, but red or fingerling potatoes can be substituted.
  • Do not stir the beef and potatoes during cooking to maintain texture separation.
  • If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, increase the amount of chopped garlic or add minced garlic.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently in a skillet or microwave.
  • For a lower fat option, reduce the butter amount to 3 tablespoons, but the richness may be slightly diminished.

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