Description
This slow cooker recipe features irresistibly tender garlic butter beef bites paired with baby Yukon Gold potatoes, creating a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week. The beef stew meat slowly cooks in a blend of seasoned salt, garlic, onion powder, and butter, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth bites accompanied by soft, buttery potatoes.
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasoning
- 2 pounds beef stew meat (chuck or round recommended)
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (or regular salt)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh garlic)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
Potatoes and Butter
- 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes (no need to peel)
- 1/2 cup butter (cut into pads)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Rinse the beef stew meat under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into bite-sized pieces if not already cut. Season the beef evenly with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash the baby Yukon Gold potatoes thoroughly. There is no need to peel them, as their tender skins add delicious texture and nutrients.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned beef bites into the slow cooker first, spreading them out evenly. Add the baby potatoes on top of the beef in a single layer or slightly piled.
- Add Butter: Distribute the pads of butter evenly on top of the potatoes and beef. This will melt during cooking, infusing the dish with rich garlic butter flavor.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours (360 minutes) until the beef is tender and the potatoes are soft. Avoid removing the lid during cooking to keep the heat consistent.
- Serve: Once cooked, gently stir the beef and potatoes to coat them in the melted garlic butter. Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs like parsley for added color and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh minced garlic for garlic powder if preferred; use about 2-3 cloves.
- For a lower fat option, reduce butter to 1/4 cup or use a butter substitute.
- If you don’t have Yukon Gold potatoes, baby red potatoes or fingerlings work well as substitutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; if using regular salt, start with a smaller amount and add more after cooking if needed.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings but ensure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate.
