Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
A simple yet delicious dish featuring tender beef bites in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with buttery baby potatoes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound Baby potatoes (halved for even cooking) Parboiling is optional for softer texture
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted for the garlic butter sauce)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced for flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds depth to flavor
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika For a smoky flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme Enhances 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 Can be substituted with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing the beef
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your ingredients: Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes. If you like, parboil the potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
- Sear the beef: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef bites and sear them until browned on all sides.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper together until well combined.
- Combine in the slow cooker: Layer the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by the seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
- Cook: 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 it rest: Allow the dish to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables; sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for 2-3 months.