Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes Make a Perfect Dinner Recipe
Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked dinner featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce with aromatic herbs and spices. This comforting dish is easy to prepare, perfect for a cozy meal that melds savory, smoky, and herbaceous flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (slow cooker low) or 3 to 4 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef & Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound Baby potatoes (halved for even cooking)
Garlic Butter Sauce & Seasoning
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Optional Parboiling: Parboil the halved baby potatoes for a few minutes to slightly soften them, improving texture after slow cooking.
- Sear Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef bites and sear them until browned on all sides to lock in flavor and juices.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef into the slow cooker. Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the ingredients, then add the beef broth to keep the dish moist during cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker 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 soft.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, let the dish rest in the slow cooker for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Parboiling potatoes is optional but helps achieve a better texture in the slow cooker.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to personal taste.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth or low-sodium options.
- Can be served with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
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