Here is a simple slow cooker recipe you can make any day.
introduction
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes is easy and hands-off. You put steak, potatoes, and garlic butter in the slow cooker, then come back when it is ready. If you like similar flavors, try this garlic butter shrimp and steak bites with veggies for another simple meal.
why make this recipe
Make this when you want a filling, warm meal with little work. The slow cooker makes the beef tender and the potatoes soft. The garlic butter adds rich flavor without many steps. This dish also fits weeknight dinners and small gatherings. For a version with green beans and shrimp, see this steak bites with shrimp, potatoes and green beans for more ideas.
how to make Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes
You will mix the steak and potatoes, pour garlic butter over them, and let the slow cooker do the work. Stir once to coat everything well before cooking. For a higher-protein beef idea and a slightly different method, you can look at this high protein garlic butter beef bites for tips you can borrow.
Ingredients :
- 1.5 pounds beef steak (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Directions :
- In a slow cooker, combine the beef steak pieces and baby potatoes.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the steak and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Stir everything to coat evenly.
- 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.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
how to serve Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes
Serve hot right from the slow cooker. Use a slotted spoon to lift the steak bites and potatoes and leave extra butter sauce if you want less sauce on plates. Add a green salad or steamed vegetables on the side for color and freshness.
how to store Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes
Let leftovers cool to room temperature, then put them in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a pan over low heat or microwave in short bursts until hot. You can freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
tips to make Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes
- Cut steak into similar size pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Use baby potatoes or small potatoes so you do not need to parboil.
- If you want more garlic flavor, add an extra clove or two.
- Stir once when you add the butter so the seasoning coats everything.
- Check potatoes near the short end of cooking time to avoid overcooking.
variation (if any)
- Add vegetables: toss in green beans or carrots in the last 1-2 hours of cooking.
- Make it spicy: add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the butter.
- Use different herbs: swap parsley for chopped rosemary or thyme for a different aroma.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen steak pieces?
A: It is not best to use frozen meat in a slow cooker. Thaw the steak first so it cooks evenly.
Q: Can I use large potatoes instead of baby potatoes?
A: Yes, but cut large potatoes into small, even pieces so they cook through in the same time.
Q: Do I need to brown the steak first?
A: No. Browning adds flavor, but the slow cooker will make the steak tender without searing.
Q: Can I reduce the butter?
A: Yes, you can cut the butter, but the sauce will be thinner and less rich.
Q: How do I know when the beef is done?
A: The beef is done when it is tender and reaches a safe internal temperature. It should break apart easily with a fork.
Conclusion
For one more reference and the original retro version of this slow cooker recipe, see Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes – Retro Recipe.
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes
Ingredients
Method
- In a slow cooker, combine the beef steak pieces and baby potatoes.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the steak and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Stir everything to coat evenly.
- 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.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.