Description
This easy slow-cooker recipe transforms sirloin and baby potatoes into a cozy, hands-off weeknight dinner with rich garlic butter flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef sirloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter (or 4 tbsp unsalted butter + 2 cloves garlic, minced)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or ½ tsp dried oregano + ½ tsp dried basil)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Trim and cube the beef: Remove excess fat from the sirloin and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Prepare potatoes: Halve the baby potatoes and spread them in an even layer across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer the meat: Arrange the cubed beef over the potatoes in a single layer where possible.
- Add flavor: Dollop the garlic butter evenly over the meat and potatoes. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and a little more salt and pepper on top.
- Toss gently: Using a spoon or spatula, gently toss to coat the potatoes and meat without overworking the meat.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute garlic butter with olive oil and minced garlic. For firmer potatoes, use larger ones or par-cook them before adding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American