Description
Savory garlic butter beef bites paired with crispy potatoes, made easy in a slow cooker for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs stew beef (bite-sized chunks)
- 4-5 medium potatoes (skin-on, cubed small)
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high and sear the beef chunks until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In the slow cooker, combine potatoes with melted butter, salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika.
- Place the browned beef on top of the potatoes and sprinkle minced garlic over the mixture.
- Mix gently, cover, and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for about 3 hours.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
For extra crispy potatoes, broil them for 3-5 minutes after slow cooking. Leftovers taste amazing the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American