Do I need to sear the meat first?

Nope. It adds flavor, but Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites come out tender either way.

Can I skip the potatoes?

Yes! Swap in mushrooms, green beans, or zucchini for a low-carb version.

Totally fine—just slice evenly. They’re leaner but still work great.

A 6-quart slow cooker gives you the space needed for even cooking.

Yes. Cover and bake at 300°F for 2.5–3 hours.

Yes—just check your seasoning and broth to be sure.

It can be. Use lean beef, less butter, and skip the starch for a low-carb, high-protein version.

145°F is the safe minimum—always double-check with a meat thermometer.

Tender beef slow-cooked in garlic butter with potatoes or keto swaps—easy, hearty, and comforting.

Scale

2 lbs beef stew meat, boneless chuck, or sirloin tips (for tenderness, choose marbled cuts)
1.5 lbs baby Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
5 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced into 1-tbsp pads
1 tbsp fresh garlic, chopped or pre-minced
2 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
½ cup pearl onions or 1 small sweet onion, chopped (optional)
1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme (optional)
½ cup beef broth (optional)

Layer the Ingredients: Spray the inside of your 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place the beef on one side and the potatoes on the other.
Season Everything: Sprinkle seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper evenly over both sides. Lightly toss to coat.
Add Garlic & Butter: Distribute chopped garlic and pads of butter evenly across beef and potatoes.
Cover & Cook: Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours. Avoid lifting the lid.
Serve & Spoon Sauce: Gently stir to coat everything in the sauce. Spoon extra pan sauce over servings.

Use red potatoes, sweet potatoes, or skip potatoes for keto.
For gluten-free: verify that your seasoned salt and broth are GF-certified.
To stretch the dish, add mushrooms, green beans, or serve with zucchini noodles.
Estimated nutrition based on standard portion and ingredients; actual may vary.

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