Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites and Potatoes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Beef & Potatoes:

01 - 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
02 - 5 tablespoons butter, sliced
03 - 1 pound baby yellow potatoes, halved or quartered
04 - 1 tablespoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
07 - 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
10 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
11 - 1/2 cup beef broth
12 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Optional Add-Ins:

13 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary

# Instructions:

01 - Wash and halve baby potatoes. Cut stew meat into bite-sized chunks.
02 - Toss beef and potatoes with onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning (if using). Stir well.
03 - Place half butter at bottom of slow cooker. Add seasoned beef and potatoes. Sprinkle chopped garlic. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Top with remaining butter.
04 - Cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally.
05 - Garnish with parsley or thyme. Serve with extra garlic butter.

# Notes:

01 - Add 1/4 cup beef broth or heavy cream for a saucier dish.
02 - Pair with crusty bread, rice, or a salad.
03 - Store leftovers up to 3 days, reheat gently.