Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This savory one-pot dish combines tender beef cubes with baby potatoes, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with Italian herbs. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you enjoy your day. With minimal prep and cleanup, this recipe is an easy go-to for satisfying meals without sacrificing quality or taste. Perfectly seasoned and bursting with aroma, each bite promises warmth and satisfaction that will leave everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beef cubes with Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
- Layer halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle half of the melted butter and olive oil over them and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Place the seasoned beef cubes over the potatoes and drizzle with remaining melted butter and olive oil.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Gently stir before serving and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the beef overnight in Worcestershire sauce and spices. Substitute chicken or turkey for a lighter option. Serve alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
