Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is the epitome of comfort food that brings together tender beef and flavorful baby potatoes enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or a cozy night in, offering hearty satisfaction and mouthwatering flavors. The slow cooking method allows each bite to melt in your mouth, making it a standout choice for any occasion. With minimal prep and simple instructions, you’ll have a delectable meal ready to impress everyone at the table.
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
- Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces. Halve the baby potatoes for even cooking.
- Optionally, parboil the potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- In a slow cooker, combine halved baby potatoes and seared beef bites; pour garlic butter sauce over them and add beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg