Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a hearty and comforting American main course featuring tender, seared beef stew meat and flavorful halved baby potatoes, all simmered slowly in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with aromatic herbs and spices. This slow-cooked dish is perfect for a satisfying family meal that melds robust beef flavors with buttery, garlicky goodness.
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
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients. Cut beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes for even cooking. Optionally, parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to slightly soften them.
- Searing the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef bites and sear until browned on all sides. This step enhances the flavor and texture of the beef.
- Making the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce.
- Assembling in Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce over the top, then add the beef broth to keep everything moist and flavorful.
- Slow Cooking: 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 fork-ready, and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Resting: Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest in the slow cooker for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Parboiling potatoes is optional but recommended to ensure they cook evenly and become tender.
- Searing the beef before slow cooking adds depth of flavor through caramelization.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to personal preference.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to preserve texture.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
