10/07/2026
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
Tender chunks of beef and buttery potatoes slowly simmer together in a rich garlic-herb sauce until everything is incredibly flavorful and fork-tender. This easy slow-cooker dinner is comforting, hearty, and perfect for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
* 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch pieces
* 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
* 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
* 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
* 1 cup beef broth
* 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tsp smoked paprika
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* ¾ tsp salt
* ½ tsp black pepper
* ½ tsp onion powder
* 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for a little heat
Instructions
1. **Prepare the beef:** Pat the beef pieces dry with paper towels. Season them with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
2. **Sear for extra flavor:** Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 1–2 minutes per side. You don't need to cook it through; just develop a golden crust.
3. **Make the garlic butter sauce:** In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the red pepper flakes if using.
4. **Layer the slow cooker:** Place the potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker and arrange the browned beef over them. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over everything.
5. **Cook:** Cover and cook on **LOW for 6–7 hours** or **HIGH for 3–4 hours**, until the beef is tender and the potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork.
6. **Finish:** Gently stir everything together, then sprinkle with fresh parsley. Taste and add a little more salt or pepper if needed.
7. **Serve:** Spoon the beef and potatoes onto plates and drizzle some of the flavorful garlic-butter juices over the top.
Helpful Tips
* **Use chuck roast** for the most tender, flavorful beef.
* Cutting the potatoes into similar-sized pieces helps them cook evenly.
* Browning the beef first is optional, but it adds a delicious caramelized flavor.
* If the sauce seems thin, remove the lid during the final 20–30 minutes of cooking to let some liquid evaporate.
Serving Ideas
Serve these garlic butter beef bites with steamed green beans, roasted vegetables, or a crisp side salad. A little crusty bread is also perfect for soaking up the buttery juices.