Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a heartwarming dish that effortlessly combines succulent beef, tender baby potatoes, and a luscious garlic butter sauce. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe showcases the comforting flavors of garlic and herbs, enveloping every bite in richness. The slow cooker allows the beef to become fork-tender while you enjoy your day, making it a stress-free option for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve these delightful bites with your choice of fresh herbs, crusty bread, or a refreshing salad for a complete meal that will leave everyone satisfied.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
- 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
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: cut beef into bite-sized pieces and halve baby potatoes.
- Optional: Parboil halved potatoes for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear beef bites until browned on all sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- Place halved baby potatoes and seared beef in a slow cooker; pour over the garlic butter sauce and add beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Allow resting for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg