Description
These Best Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes are a comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender seared beef stew meat and baby potatoes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with herbs and spices. Perfect for a hearty, flavorful meal with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Beef and Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound Baby potatoes (Halved for even cooking)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (Melted for the garlic butter sauce)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced for flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (Adds depth to the flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (For a smoky flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme (Enhances the aroma)
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary (Adds a fragrant touch)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (For seasoning)
- 0.25 cup Beef broth (To keep the dish moist)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (For searing the beef)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients. Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Optional Parboil Potatoes: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes in boiling water to soften them slightly, which helps in cooking evenly in the slow cooker later.
- Sear Beef: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef bites and sear them until browned on all sides, locking 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. Mix well to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes and the seared beef into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce over the top and add the beef broth to keep the dish moist.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and juices to settle.
Notes
- Parboiling the potatoes is optional but helps them cook evenly and prevents them from being undercooked in the slow cooker.
- Searing the beef first adds depth to the flavor and improves texture.
- You can adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more garlic or spices if desired.
- This dish can be served with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- If you prefer, use bone broth instead of beef broth for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
