Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Pat beef bites dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef bites in batches for 1-2 minutes per side for extra flavor (optional).
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Place seasoned potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer beef bites over the potatoes.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until beef and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan if desired.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or a green salad.