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 simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this recipe combines seared beef with a smoky, savory blend of garlic, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth bites that pair wonderfully with tender, buttery potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3.5 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (using low heat slow cooker setting)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound Baby potatoes (Halved for even cooking)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (For searing the beef)
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)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Optional Parboil: For softer potatoes, parboil the halved baby potatoes in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef bites and sear them until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. This step locks in flavor and improves texture.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a fragrant garlic butter sauce.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared beef on top. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce evenly over the beef and potatoes. Finally, 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 before serving. This helps the flavors meld and the juices settle.
Notes
- Parboiling the potatoes is optional but helps prevent them from being undercooked.
- You can adjust the spices according to your taste preference, especially the smoked paprika and garlic amounts.
- For a richer flavor, consider using homemade beef broth or a high-quality store-bought broth.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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