Cozy, hands-off dinners don’t get much better than this slow cooker favorite—tender beef bites bathed in garlic butter with perfectly cooked baby potatoes. Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is ideal for busy nights, meal prep, and comforting family meals that reheat beautifully. For another family favorite, try our garlic butter beef with potatoes.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
- Melt-in-your-mouth beef with rich garlic-butter flavor.
- Set-it-and-forget-it convenience for busy weeknights.
- Great for meal prep and makes delicious leftovers.
- Family-friendly and crowd-pleasing with simple ingredients.
- Comforting and versatile — a tasty riff on our creamy garlic butter beef and cheddar rice.
Ingredients Needed
- Protein
- 2 lbs beef (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Veggies
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
- Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Spices
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions 5 (always use H2 and H3)
1. Place and season the beef
In a slow cooker, place the beef bites and season with salt and pepper.
2. Make the garlic butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the sauce
Pour the garlic butter over the beef in the slow cooker.
4. Add the potatoes
Add the halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker, mixing everything together.
5. Cook low and slow
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
6. Garnish and serve
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Serving Suggestions Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
- Serve over steamed rice or buttered egg noodles for a hearty bowl.
- Add a crisp green salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Spoon over mashed potatoes for extra comfort.
- Pair with roasted vegetables and a glass of red wine, or try a spicy pasta pairing like creamy garlic butter steak bites with spicy cajun alfredo for a bold twist.
Tips for Success Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
- Trim extra fat from the beef for less splatter and cleaner juices.
- Use low heat for the most tender results; high is fine if you’re short on time.
- Halve potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate as the beef.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a fun handheld option, try our garlic butter beef cheeseburger rollups as an inspired side idea.
Variations
Here are a few easy ways to change it up:
- Swap beef for boneless chicken thighs and reduce the cook time slightly.
- Add sliced carrots and onions for extra veggies and flavor.
- Make it spicy by stirring in a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
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Ingredients
Protein
- 2 lbs beef (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Veggies
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Spices
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a slow cooker, place the beef bites and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour the garlic butter over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Add the halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker, mixing everything together.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your meal!
