Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites and Potatoes Recipe
Tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites paired with baby potatoes and fresh green beans, cooked to perfection with savory onion soup mix, garlic, and buttery goodness. This easy, hands-off recipe makes a comforting and hearty meal perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup water (or beef broth)
Vegetables
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
Instructions
- Prepare slow cooker: Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleaning easier.
- Add main ingredients: Place the beef stew meat and baby potatoes into the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Season: Sprinkle the onion soup mix, sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and minced garlic over the beef and potatoes for flavor infusion.
- Add liquids and butter: Place the butter on top and pour in the water or beef broth to help create a flavorful cooking liquid.
- Cook beef and potatoes: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Stir occasionally to mix flavors and prevent sticking.
- Add green beans: In the final hour or two of cooking, add the trimmed green beans and additional butter if desired. This ensures the beans stay crisp and don't become soggy.
- Finish and serve: Once the cooking time is complete, check that the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through. Serve warm to enjoy a comforting, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute water with beef broth for deeper flavor.
- Adding green beans late in the cooking process ensures they remain crisp.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- If you prefer, you can add other vegetables such as carrots or mushrooms but adjust cooking time accordingly.
