Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
A comforting and hearty dish consisting of tender beef simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by fluffy baby potatoes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound Baby potatoes (halved for even cooking)
- 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
Preparation
- Start by gathering all your ingredients and tools, including a cutting board, sharp knife, measuring cups, and a skillet.
- Using a sharp knife, cut your beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
- Optional: parboil the potatoes for 5-6 minutes in boiling water to soften them.
Cooking
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef until golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.
- While the beef is searing, combine melted butter with minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- In the slow cooker, add the halved baby potatoes and the seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
- Set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Allow the dish to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. When reheating, add a splash of beef broth if needed.