Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
- Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- This recipe works well with chuck roast, sirloin tips, or even stew beef.
- Add vegetables like carrots or mushrooms for more flavor and color.
- For a richer sauce, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg