Description
Succulent slow cooker garlic butter steak bites with tender potatoes bring comfort to your dinner table. Hearty flavors meld together, creating a simple yet irresistible meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat
- 1.5 pounds (1 bag) mini potatoes
- 1 stick butter, sliced into smaller pieces
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Coat the interior of the slow cooker with a non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- For enhanced flavor and color, quickly sear the steak bites in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side before transferring to the slow cooker (optional but recommended).
- Distribute the stew meat along one side of the slow cooker and arrange the potatoes on the opposite side, lightly coating them with oil to prevent drying out.
- Generously sprinkle minced garlic evenly across the meat and potatoes, ensuring balanced flavor distribution.
- Strategically place butter pieces across the top of the meat and potatoes, allowing them to melt and infuse the dish with rich, creamy goodness during cooking.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to high temperature, cooking for 4-5 hours until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees fahrenheit and becomes tender.
- Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum flavor and moisture in each bite.
Notes
- Searing the steak bites before slow cooking creates a delicious caramelized exterior that enhances the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Choose a well-marbled cut like sirloin or ribeye for the most tender and juicy steak bites that melt in your mouth.
- Try different herb combinations like rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning to personalize the taste and keep the meal exciting.
- For a low-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to reduce calories while maintaining the dish’s hearty texture and comfort food appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg