Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a hearty and comforting American main course featuring tender beef stew bites and flavorful baby potatoes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with aromatic herbs and smoked paprika. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish delivers a melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for cozy family dinners.
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
- 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
Additional Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil, for searing the beef
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes for even cooking and faster softness.
- Optional Parboil Potatoes: Parboil the baby potatoes for 3-4 minutes to soften slightly, which ensures they cook evenly and become tender in the slow cooker.
- Sear Beef Bites: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces and sear them until browned on all sides, locking in juices and adding flavor.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine 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 bites into the slow cooker. Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the meat and potatoes, then add the 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 tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, let the dish rest for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve warm and enjoy a rich, comforting meal.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; you can substitute different cuts of beef such as chuck roast or brisket based on preference.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like carrots or onions for more flavor and texture.
- Adjust seasoning and salt according to your taste preference.
- Parboiling the potatoes before slow cooking is optional but recommended for even cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
