Description
Tender and flavorful slow-cooked garlic butter beef bites paired with baby potatoes. This comforting recipe features seared beef chuck roast cubes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with Worcestershire, thyme, and rosemary, resulting in a hearty, melt-in-your-mouth dish perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the beef: Prepare the beef cubes by seasoning them evenly with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, sear the beef cubes on all sides for about 4-5 minutes until nicely browned. This locks in juices and adds depth to the flavor.
- Transfer to slow cooker: Place the browned beef cubes into the slow cooker, creating a flavorful base for slow cooking.
- Make garlic butter mixture: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors.
- Add garlic butter to beef: Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef cubes in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Add baby potatoes: Nestle the halved baby potatoes among the beef in the slow cooker, tossing lightly to coat them with the garlic butter sauce.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours until the beef is tender and easily shreddable, and the potatoes are fully cooked.
- Adjust seasonings: After cooking, taste and add more salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the hot garlic butter beef bites and potatoes with a generous sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for color and freshness.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking is crucial for locking in flavor and achieving the best texture.
- Use baby potatoes for quicker cooking and even roasting; regular potatoes can be cubed if baby potatoes aren’t available.
- For a richer garlic flavor, you can add extra minced garlic if desired.
- This dish pairs well with a simple side salad or steamed green vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
