Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Ingredients

• For the Beef & Potatoes:
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
    (trim excess fat, if desired)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
• For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
    (adjust to taste if you love garlic!)
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
    (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    (about 4 oz or 1 stick)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for a smoky hint)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• For Garnish:
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions