Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender seared beef stew meat and baby potatoes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for a comforting family meal, this recipe balances robust beef flavors with creamy garlic butter and smoky paprika notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Garlic Butter Sauce and Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Others
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- Olive oil, for searing
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking and easy eating.
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces and sear them until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, to develop a rich flavor and seal in juices.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a bowl, mix melted unsalted butter with minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper until well combined to create a savory and aromatic sauce.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef bites into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce and beef broth over them evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes after cooking to let flavors meld before serving warm.
Notes
- Be sure to sear the beef properly to achieve a deep caramelized flavor before slow cooking.
- Use baby potatoes for quicker cooking and a tender texture; larger potatoes should be cut into smaller pieces.
- Adjust the seasoning in the garlic butter sauce according to your taste preferences.
- The slow cooker method makes this dish perfect for prepping in the morning and coming home to a ready-made meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
