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Slow Cooker Beef Bites and Potatoes Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner Idea

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A cozy and hearty slow cooker meal featuring tender beef chunks and soft potatoes simmered in savory broth, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or a few sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Optional: 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • Optional: splash of red wine

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: cut beef into 1-inch cubes, halve or quarter baby potatoes, chop onion, mince garlic, and if using, peel and chunk carrots.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes on all sides in batches, then transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes. Add to slow cooker over beef.
  4. Add potatoes and optional carrots to the slow cooker.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Pour over ingredients in slow cooker. Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper on top.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are soft but intact. Alternatively, cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning. Optionally thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water).
  8. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Browning the beef before slow cooking adds deeper flavor. Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes to avoid mushiness. Resist lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature. Adjust salt gradually and consider thickening sauce with cornstarch slurry if desired. For a quicker meal, use an Instant Pot on high pressure for 35 minutes with natural release.

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