Can I Use Frozen Beef for This Recipe?

Yes, you can use frozen beef, but for best results, thaw it first. Cooking from frozen may increase the slow cooker’s heating time and can affect how evenly the beef cooks. If you must use frozen beef, add an extra hour on LOW and make sure the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F before serving.

Can I Use Other Vegetables Instead of Potatoes?

Absolutely! This recipe is very flexible. You can replace potatoes with carrots, parsnips, cauliflower, or sweet potatoes . Just keep in mind that vegetables with higher water content (like zucchini) may become too soft if cooked for long hours, so add them halfway through the cooking process.

How to Store Leftovers?

Store leftover beef and potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days . For longer storage, freeze in portions for up to three months . Always cool leftovers completely before refrigerating or freezing to maintain texture and flavor.

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Description

A comforting one-pot slow cooker meal featuring tender beef bites and buttery potatoes infused with garlic and herbs.

Ingredients

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2 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces

1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved

6 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup beef broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Season beef chunks with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.

2. (Optional) In a hot skillet, sear beef pieces on all sides until browned to enhance flavor.

3. Place halved baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.

4. Add the seared beef bites over the potatoes.

5. In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic and Worcestershire sauce (if using).

6. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the beef and potatoes.

7. Add beef broth to the slow cooker.

8. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, stirring once halfway through.

9. Check beef for tenderness with a fork; it should be fall-apart tender.

10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use beef chuck roast with good marbling.

Searing the beef before slow cooking is optional but recommended for richer flavor.

To reduce carbs, substitute potatoes with cauliflower or mushrooms.

Leftovers can be used in sandwiches, hashes, or stuffed into baked potatoes.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 480
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 115mg