Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
A hearty and comforting meal combining tender beef chunks with flavorful garlic butter and soft baby potatoes, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
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 Adds flavor
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds depth to the flavor
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika For a smoky flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme Enhances the aroma
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary Adds a fragrant touch
- 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. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
- (Optional) Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
Cooking
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
- Cover the slow cooker. 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
For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the garlic butter sauce. If you like your potatoes crispy, you can roast them in the oven after they cook in the slow cooker. Feel free to add other vegetables, like carrots or green beans, to the slow cooker for added color and nutrition.