Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
A comforting dish of tender beef chunks and flavorful baby potatoes enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces) Use a good quality beef for best results.
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved for even cooking) Sweet and tender potatoes work best.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) This will be used for the garlic butter sauce.
- 3 cloves garlic (minced) Adds rich flavor to the sauce.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances depth of flavor.
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Gives a smoky taste to the dish.
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme Enhances aroma and flavor.
- 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 Keeps the dish moist.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing the beef.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cutting the beef into bite-sized pieces and halving the baby potatoes. Optional: Parboil the potatoes for a few minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- In your slow cooker, layer the halved baby potatoes, then top with the seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over everything and add beef broth.
Cooking
- 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.
- Allow the dish to rest for about 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
For added flavor variations, consider adding cayenne for heat or experimenting with different herbs and spices. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and pair with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.