Description
This savory, melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker recipe features tender beef bites and flavorful baby potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce, seasoned with thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika. It’s a perfect one-pot meal that’s simple to prepare and packed with comforting flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup beef broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Season the beef bites with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add this mixture to the slow cooker.
- Prepare the potatoes: Toss the potatoes with melted butter, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the potatoes to the slow cooker, placing them on top of the beef.
- Cook the dish: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Finish and garnish: Stir gently to combine the beef and potatoes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the beef chuck for another cut like brisket or round if preferred.
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to the broth.
- If you prefer a crispier potato texture, you can broil the potatoes for a few minutes after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (Low), 3-4 hours (High)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: beef, slow cooker, garlic butter, potatoes, stew, comfort food, easy dinner, one-pot meal