Description
Comfort meets simplicity in this mouthwatering Garlic Butter Beef & Potatoes slow cooker marvel that promises hearty satisfaction. Tender meat, garlic-infused potatoes, and rich flavors combine effortlessly, ensuring you savor a delightful meal without hours of kitchen labor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) baby yellow potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 5 tablespoons butter, sliced
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the core ingredients by gently washing potatoes and halving them into uniform chunks. If the beef is not pre-cut, slice into consistent bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by thoroughly coating the beef and potatoes with onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer the slow cooker with precision: spread half the butter slices across the bottom, carefully arrange the seasoned beef and potatoes, sprinkle chopped garlic generously, then pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the mixture. Complete the layering by topping with remaining butter slices.
- Set the slow cooker to LOW temperature and allow the dish to simmer for 6-8 hours, developing deep, rich flavors. Alternatively, use HIGH setting for 3-4 hours if time is limited. Gently stir the contents occasionally to promote even heat distribution.
- Once cooking completes, enhance the presentation by garnishing with fresh parsley or thyme. For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle additional melted garlic butter over the top before serving hot.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by cutting against the grain to ensure maximum softness and prevent chewy textures.
- Select fatty cuts like chuck roast or bottom round for richer, more succulent results that melt in your mouth.
- Customize seasoning by swapping Italian herbs with ranch or Cajun spice mixes for exciting flavor variations.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium beef broth and measuring salt carefully to control overall dish saltiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg