Description
This delicious Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes recipe combines tender, slow-cooked beef stew meat and baby potatoes infused with a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika, onion powder, and herbs, this comforting dish is easy to prepare and melts in your mouth after hours of slow cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- Olive oil, for searing
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Sear Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Add the beef pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, to lock in flavor.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a bowl, combine melted unsalted butter with minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a fragrant 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 mixture, then add the beef broth to keep everything moist during cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef becomes fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
- Rest Before Serving: Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances the flavor by developing a rich crust.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- You can add fresh herbs like parsley for garnish before serving.
- If you prefer, use red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes as alternatives.
- Make sure to cut potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
