Description
This recipe combines tender beef bites and baby potatoes cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with rosemary, thyme, and smoky paprika. Perfect for a comforting and hearty meal made effortlessly in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup beef broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Beef:
- Season the beef bites with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
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Sauté the Garlic:
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Pour this into the slow cooker with the beef.
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Prepare the Potatoes:
- Toss the baby potatoes with the melted butter, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the potatoes to the slow cooker, placing them on top of the beef.
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Cook the Dish:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
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Finish and Garnish:
- Stir gently to combine the beef and potatoes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine or Worcestershire sauce to the broth.
- You can use larger potatoes or other root vegetables such as carrots for added variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Slow Cooker, Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keywords: slow cooker beef bites, garlic butter beef, garlic butter potatoes, beef and potatoes slow cooker, comfort food, easy dinner