Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a hearty and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for an effortless, comforting meal that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes for even cooking and easy serving.
- Parboil Potatoes (Optional): To ensure the potatoes cook evenly and become tender, you can parboil the halved potatoes for about 5-7 minutes in boiling water, then drain.
- Sear Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef pieces and sear them until browned on all sides, locking in the flavors and juices.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and mix in minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper to form a fragrant garlic butter sauce.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Layer the halved potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker followed by the seared beef bites on top. Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the meat and potatoes, then add 0.25 cup beef broth to keep everything moist during cooking.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes after cooking to let the flavors meld before serving warm.
Notes
- Parboiling potatoes is optional but helps achieve perfectly tender potatoes.
- Searing the beef before slow cooking adds depth of flavor and color.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste before serving.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic Butter Beef Bites, Slow Cooker Beef, Beef and Potatoes, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe
