Description
A cozy, hands-off slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef bites and buttery potatoes infused with garlic butter sauce. Perfect for an easy, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (Yukon gold or red)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from beef chuck roast and cut into 1 to 1.5 inch bite-sized cubes. Rinse and halve baby potatoes if larger than bite-sized. Mince garlic.
- Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer seared beef to crockpot.
- Add halved potatoes and sprinkle minced garlic evenly over beef and potatoes in crockpot.
- Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over beef and potatoes in crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft but not mushy. Avoid lifting lid frequently.
- Stir gently, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve directly from crockpot or transfer to serving dish.
Notes
Searing beef before slow cooking adds depth and keeps meat juicy but is optional. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Check potatoes at 4 hours to avoid mushiness. Leftovers reheat best with added broth or water to keep sauce creamy. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or dairy-free margarine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 430
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: crockpot, slow cooker, garlic butter beef, beef bites, potatoes, comfort food, easy dinner, cozy meal