Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
A hearty and savory dish featuring tender beef infused with rich garlic butter and creamy baby potatoes, perfect for family dinners or a comforting meal after a long day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound Baby potatoes (halved for even cooking)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted for the garlic butter sauce)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds depth
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika For a smoky flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme Enhances aroma
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary Adds fragrance
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper For seasoning
- 0.25 cup Beef broth To keep the dish moist
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing the beef
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the baby potatoes for even cooking.
- Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes in boiling water for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef bites and sear until browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- Place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef into the slow cooker.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add the beef broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or additional garlic. Pair with crusty bread or a fresh green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.