Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes Recipe
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with aromatic herbs and smoked paprika. Perfect for a comforting meal that requires minimal hands-on time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound Baby potatoes, halved
Sauce and 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
- 0.25 cup Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces. Halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking and better absorption of flavors.
- Parboil Potatoes (Optional): Parboil the halved baby potatoes for a few minutes to slightly soften them, which helps in quicker and more even cooking in the slow cooker.
- Sear Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites until browned on all sides. This step locks in flavor and develops a rich, caramelized crust.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce over the meat and potatoes, then add beef broth to keep the dish moist during cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the dish to rest for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the dish to settle.
Notes
- Parboiling the potatoes is optional but recommended for more even cooking.
- Searing the beef adds depth of flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on your preference.
- For extra richness, garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
- This recipe stores well and flavors improve if made a day ahead.
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