Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Tips and Potatoes Recipe
This delicious Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Tips and Potatoes recipe features tender seared beef tips and baby potatoes cooked slowly in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. The combination of herbs, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth creates a comforting, hearty dish perfect for an easy weeknight meal or cozy weekend dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours on low
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Beef and Potatoes:
- 2 pounds beef tips (or stew meat)
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (halved if large)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil and Season Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef tips with salt, pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the Beef Tips: Sear the beef tips in batches, browning them on all sides to lock in flavor. This step is optional but recommended for added depth of taste.
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place the baby potatoes into the crockpot, then add the seared beef tips on top.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet or a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): If desired, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry, then add it to the sauce. Stir until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the beef tips and potatoes in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooking is complete, gently stir to coat everything evenly in the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot, ideally with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Optional searing adds flavor but can be skipped to save time.
- Adjust herbs according to preference or use fresh if available.
- For a thicker sauce, use the cornstarch slurry; otherwise, omit it.
- This recipe works well with alternative cuts like leftover ribeye steak.
- Consider serving over egg noodles or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
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