Instant Pot Recipes Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
There are days when I crave comfort without complication, and that’s where these Instant Pot recipes save me. This version of garlic butter beef bites with potatoes feels like it came straight out of a family kitchen. The beef simmers until it’s tender, soaking in rich buttery garlic flavor while the potatoes soak up every drop. I think of it as the kind of meal that doesn’t need fussing with, just time and a little patience.
I like how recipes like this overlap with Crockpot Beef Recipes Slow Cooker traditions, yet they’re just as at home among slow cooker ground beef recipes. It’s hearty without being heavy, which is exactly what I want for dinner after a long day. The best part is how versatile it is, a real bridge between instant pot recipes beef comfort and old school Ground Beef Crockpot Recipes Slow Cooker dishes.
Slow cooker dinner recipes remind me of evenings when the house smells amazing before anyone even sets the table. This recipe sits right there with the best slow cooker recipes I’ve ever made, and honestly, it earns its spot. It’s not about tricks or shortcuts, just real food that works its way into your memory.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the beef chunks on all sides.
- Place the browned beef and potatoes into the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the butter mixture over the beef and potatoes, stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are soft.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.