🎉 Introduction
If you love slow-cooked comfort meals that are rich, flavorful, and impossible to mess up, these Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes will quickly become your new favorite dinner. This recipe transforms simple ingredients — stew beef, baby potatoes, garlic, herbs, and butter — into an incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth dish bursting with savory garlic butter flavor.
The magic happens in the slow cooker. As the beef simmers for hours, it becomes fork-tender, absorbing the buttery garlic sauce and fragrant herbs. The baby potatoes soak up the broth, butter, and seasonings, becoming soft, creamy, and packed with flavor. Each bite combines rich beefy goodness, garlicky aroma, warm herbs, and silky melted butter — pure comfort in a bowl.
This dish is perfect for busy days, lazy weekends, and family dinners. You simply toss everything into the crockpot, set it, and forget it. No stress, no fuss, no constant stirring — just effortless cooking that delivers incredible results.
Whether you serve it as a cozy bowl on its own, with bread, over rice, or alongside roasted vegetables, this recipe gives you a hearty, satisfying, comforting meal with minimal preparation.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Slow cooker / crockpot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl (optional)
- Wooden spoon
- Small skillet (optional for searing)
🛒 Ingredients
Beef
- 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into bite-size chunks)
Potatoes
- 1 lb baby potatoes (whole or halved)
Fresh Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Dairy
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Herbs & Spices
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
Liquids
- ½ cup beef broth
Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Optional – Sear the Beef for More Flavor
(Recommended but not required.)
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear beef cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
This adds deeper flavor to the final dish.
Step 2: Add Potatoes to the Crockpot
Place baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Leaving them whole keeps them tender and creamy.
Step 3: Add the Beef
Place the beef stew meat on top of the potatoes.
If you didn’t sear the beef, add it raw — slow cooking will make it tender.
Step 4: Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture
In a small bowl, mix:
- Melted butter
- Minced garlic
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
Stir until well combined.
Step 5: Pour Everything In
Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes.
Then add the ½ cup beef broth.
Use a spoon to gently toss so everything is well coated.
Step 6: Slow Cook
Cover and cook:
- LOW: 6–8 hours (best tenderness)
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Do NOT stir too often — the crockpot needs consistent heat.
Step 7: Finish with Fresh Parsley
Once cooked, sprinkle fresh parsley over the beef and potatoes.
Give a gentle mix to coat everything in the buttery sauce.
Step 8: Serve
Serve warm with extra garlic butter sauce from the crockpot spooned on top.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4–6
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Total Time: ~6–8 hours
Perfect for hands-off cooking.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Freezer
Freeze beef + potato mixture for up to 2 months.
Reheating
- Microwave: 1–2 minutes
- Stovetop: Simmer 5–7 minutes
- Oven: 350°F for 10–12 minutes
Add a little broth or butter if reheating becomes dry.
🥄 Variations
1. Spicy Garlic Beef Bites
Add red pepper flakes or cayenne.
2. Creamy Version
Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end.
3. Herbed Butter Upgrade
Add fresh rosemary + thyme when serving.
4. Veggie Mix
Add carrots, onions, or mushrooms.
5. Lemon Herb Beef Bites
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
6. Extra Crispy Beef
Sear beef cubes longer before slow cooking.
7. Low-Carb Version
Use cauliflower florets instead of potatoes.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Do I have to sear the beef first?
No, but it boosts flavor.
2. Can I use another cut of beef?
Yes — chuck roast is perfect.
3. Can I add onions?
Yes, sliced onions add sweetness.
4. What potatoes work best?
Baby potatoes or Yukon gold.
5. Can I cook on high?
Yes — 3–4 hours on high works.
6. Will the beef get tender?
Yes — slow cooking breaks down the fibers.
7. Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried?
Absolutely — double the amount.
8. Can I thicken the sauce?
Stir in 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with water.
9. How do I keep potatoes from getting mushy?
Use baby potatoes and avoid over-stirring.
10. What can I serve with this?
Rice, bread, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
🏁 Conclusion
These Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes are the perfect comfort meal for days when you want something rich, hearty, and full of cozy flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. The beef becomes incredibly tender, the potatoes soak up every drop of garlic butter goodness, and the herbs bring warmth and depth to every bite.
It’s a simple, rustic recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week, feeding family, or wanting an effortless dinner that tastes gourmet, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Slow cooker meals don’t get any easier — or more delicious — than this.
Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes – Tender, Juicy & Effortlessly Delicious
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Method
- (Recommended but not required.)
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear beef cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- This adds deeper flavor to the final dish.
- Place baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Leaving them whole keeps them tender and creamy.
- Place the beef stew meat on top of the potatoes.
- If you didn’t sear the beef, add it raw — slow cooking will make it tender.
- In a small bowl, mix:
- Melted butter
- Minced garlic
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Stir until well combined.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes.
- Then add the ½ cup beef broth.
- Use a spoon to gently toss so everything is well coated.
- Cover and cook:
- LOW: 6–8 hours (best tenderness)
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
- Do NOT stir too often — the crockpot needs consistent heat.
- Once cooked, sprinkle fresh parsley over the beef and potatoes.
- Give a gentle mix to coat everything in the buttery sauce.
- Serve warm with extra garlic butter sauce from the crockpot spooned on top.
Notes
Refrigerator Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freezer Freeze beef + potato mixture for up to 2 months. Reheating Microwave: 1–2 minutes Stovetop: Simmer 5–7 minutes Oven: 350°F for 10–12 minutes Add a little broth or butter if reheating becomes dry. 🥄 Variations
1. Spicy Garlic Beef Bites Add red pepper flakes or cayenne. 2. Creamy Version Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end. 3. Herbed Butter Upgrade Add fresh rosemary + thyme when serving. 4. Veggie Mix Add carrots, onions, or mushrooms. 5. Lemon Herb Beef Bites Add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving. 6. Extra Crispy Beef Sear beef cubes longer before slow cooking. 7. Low-Carb Version Use cauliflower florets instead of potatoes. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Do I have to sear the beef first? No, but it boosts flavor. 2. Can I use another cut of beef? Yes — chuck roast is perfect. 3. Can I add onions? Yes, sliced onions add sweetness. 4. What potatoes work best? Baby potatoes or Yukon gold. 5. Can I cook on high? Yes — 3–4 hours on high works. 6. Will the beef get tender? Yes — slow cooking breaks down the fibers. 7. Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried? Absolutely — double the amount. 8. Can I thicken the sauce? Stir in 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with water. 9. How do I keep potatoes from getting mushy? Use baby potatoes and avoid over-stirring. 10. What can I serve with this? Rice, bread, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad. 🏁 Conclusion These Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes are the perfect comfort meal for days when you want something rich, hearty, and full of cozy flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. The beef becomes incredibly tender, the potatoes soak up every drop of garlic butter goodness, and the herbs bring warmth and depth to every bite. It’s a simple, rustic recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week, feeding family, or wanting an effortless dinner that tastes gourmet, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Slow cooker meals don’t get any easier — or more delicious — than this.
