How long will garlic butter last?

In the fridge, garlic butter lasts up to 1 week. You can freeze it for up to 3 months. Make sure it’s stored in an airtight container.

What cut of beef is best for butter and garlic?

Stew meat, chuck roast, or sirloin tips all work beautifully. These cuts get tender and juicy when slow cooked.

Not directly — the slow cooking does that. But butter adds richness and helps carry flavor into the meat.

Yes, if you have leftovers. Store it in the fridge to keep it fresh and safe to eat.

Tender garlic butter beef bites slow cooked with baby potatoes and herbs. Full of flavor, low effort, and made for cozy weeknights.

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1.5 lbs beef stew meat (bite-sized pieces)

1 lb baby potatoes (halved)

4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp dried thyme

½ tsp dried rosemary

½ tsp salt (or to taste)

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ cup beef broth

1 tbsp olive oil

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1. Cut beef into bite-sized pieces; halve baby potatoes.

2. (Optional) Parboil potatoes for a few minutes to slightly soften.

3. Heat olive oil in skillet; sear beef until browned on all sides.

4. In bowl, mix butter, garlic, onion powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

5. Place potatoes and beef in slow cooker; pour garlic butter sauce over them.

6. Add beef broth. Cover and cook: low for 6–8 hrs or high for 3–4 hrs.

7. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Searing the beef enhances the overall flavor.

Use uniform potato sizes for even cooking.

Try with different beef cuts like chuck, brisket, or sirloin.

Add cayenne or red pepper flakes for a kick.

Adjust seasoning just before serving.

Freeze leftovers up to 3 months.