📝 Description
Tender, juicy steak bites and buttery baby potatoes slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with delicious herbs and seasonings. This easy one-pot dinner is packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting family meal! 🥔❤️
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1½ lbs (680 g) baby potatoes (red and yellow)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly. Leave small potatoes whole and cut larger ones in half. Cut the beef into evenly sized bite-sized cubes.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Load the Slow Cooker
Place the baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the beef cubes on top, spreading everything evenly.
- Add the Garlic Butter
Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes, making sure everything is nicely coated.
- Slow Cook
Cover with the lid and cook:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender and the beef is tender and reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Finish and Serve
Gently stir everything to coat the steak and potatoes in the buttery garlic sauce. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top and serve warm.
⏱️ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours on LOW
- Total Time: Approximately 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Course: Main Course / Dinner
- Cuisine: American
- Cooking Method: Slow Cooker
💡 Helpful Tips
- Use sirloin steak for tender, juicy bites.
- Cut the beef into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Use a mix of red and yellow baby potatoes for extra color.
- For deeper flavor, sear the steak cubes in a hot skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Add a little extra melted butter and fresh garlic before serving for an even richer flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, transfer the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer until slightly reduced.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, a fresh garden salad, or warm garlic bread. Spoon plenty of garlic butter sauce over the steak and potatoes before serving!
🧊 Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of beef broth.
- Freeze for up to 2 months for best quality.
❤️ Enjoy this easy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth family dinner!