slow cooker garlic butter steak bites potatoes
This incredibly delicious slow cooker garlic butter steak bites potatoes recipe is a weeknight hero, offering maximum flavor with minimal effort. Tender steak bites and perfectly cooked potatoes swim in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, making for a comforting and satisfying meal that's naturally gluten-free and kid-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 mins
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 lbs Boneless Beef Sirloin or Chuck Roast
1.5 lbs Small Red Potatoes
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
6-8 cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup Beef Broth
1 tbsp Dried Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Cut your boneless beef sirloin or chuck roast into uniform 1-inch pieces. Wash small red potatoes thoroughly, then halve or quarter them to roughly the same size as the steak bites. Mince garlic cloves finely
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic, beef broth, dried Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined to create the flavorful garlic butter sauce
- Load the Slow Cooker: Place the cut potatoes evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker
- Add the Beef: Arrange the cut beef pieces evenly over the potatoes in the slow cooker
- Pour the Sauce: Carefully pour the garlic butter sauce mixture over the beef and potatoes, ensuring everything is generously coated
- Cook Low and Slow: Secure the lid on your slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is incredibly tender and the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork
- Check for Doneness: Around the 6-hour mark (for low) or 3-hour mark (for high), check the tenderness of both the steak and potatoes. Continue cooking if needed
- Garnish and Serve: Once everything is perfectly cooked, stir the contents gently. Garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley just before serving
Notes
If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir into the hot liquid after cooking, cover, and cook on high for another 15-20 minutes until thickened.
For an even deeper flavor profile, consider searing the beef bites quickly in a hot skillet with a little oil before adding them to the slow cooker (optional).
Uniform cuts are crucial for even cooking of beef and potatoes.
Do not overcrowd the slow cooker for optimal results.
Place potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker to absorb juices and prevent beef from overcooking.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving; a squeeze of fresh lemon juice can brighten the dish.
Fresh herbs like parsley or chives add vibrant color and flavor as a garnish.