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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites Recipe

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A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef bites and buttery garlic-infused potatoes, perfect for an easy, hearty meal with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pound small red potatoes, halved
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth (240 ml), low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and cut into roughly 1-inch pieces. Wash the small red potatoes and cut them in half. Pat everything dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add halved potatoes, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker with the beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft but not mushy.
  6. Stir gently, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
  7. Optional: If sauce is too thin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 teaspoons cold water and stir into slow cooker. Cook uncovered on high for 15 minutes to thicken.

Notes

Brown the beef before slow cooking to enhance flavor. Pat beef dry to ensure good searing. Add potatoes halfway through cooking if you want to avoid mushiness. Adjust seasoning at the end as slow cooking mellows spices. For gluten-free, verify Worcestershire sauce or substitute with coconut aminos. For dairy-free, use vegan butter or olive oil instead of butter.

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Keywords: slow cooker, garlic butter, beef bites, potatoes, comfort food, easy dinner, crockpot recipe

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