Why Make This Recipe
Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a delicious, hearty meal that requires minimal effort. With its tender beef and flavorful potatoes, this dish is perfect for busy days. You can set it and forget it, letting the crockpot do all the work while you go about your day. It’s a comforting meal that warms you up and satisfies your cravings.
How to Make Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1½ pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 5 tablespoons butter, cut into pads
Directions
- Place beef stew meat in one half of the crockpot and baby potatoes on the other side.
- Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt evenly over both sides.
- Gently toss the beef to coat evenly in the seasoning, keeping it separated from the potatoes.
- Add chopped garlic on top of the meat and potatoes.
- Place butter pads over the entire dish.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- When done, spoon the garlic butter sauce from the bottom over the beef and potatoes.
- Serve hot and enjoy your crockpot garlic butter beef bites with potatoes!
How to Serve Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Serve the beef bites and potatoes hot, straight from the crockpot. This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad. You can also serve it with warm bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
How to Store Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm it up in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Tips to Make Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
- For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight with the seasonings.
- You can add other vegetables, like carrots or green beans, to make the dish more colorful and nutritious.
- If you like a little heat, add some red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
Variation
You can easily swap out the beef stew meat for chicken thighs or pork for a different flavor profile. The cooking time may vary slightly, so check for doneness.
FAQs
Can I use frozen beef stew meat?
Yes, you can use frozen meat. Just add an extra hour of cooking time on low.
Can I cook this recipe on high instead of low?
Yes, if you cook it on high, it will take about 3-4 hours. Check the meat for tenderness.
What can I serve with this dish?
This dish goes well with rice, noodles, or a fresh garden salad. You can also serve crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1.5 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 5 tablespoons butter, cut into pads
Instructions
Preparation
- Place beef stew meat in one half of the crockpot and baby potatoes on the other side.
- Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt evenly over both sides.
- Gently toss the beef to coat evenly in the seasoning, keeping it separated from the potatoes.
- Add chopped garlic on top of the meat and potatoes.
- Place butter pads over the entire dish.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- When done, spoon the garlic butter sauce from the bottom over the beef and potatoes.