Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together tender beef stew meat and savory baby potatoes, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and offers a delightful mix of herbs and spices that enhance the meal’s warmth. Enjoy every bite as the flavors meld perfectly, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re using a slow cooker or stovetop, this dish guarantees satisfaction and will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
- 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
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by cutting the beef into bite-sized pieces and halving the baby potatoes.
- Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for about 5 minutes to soften.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear beef bites until browned on all sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- In a slow cooker, add halved baby potatoes and seared beef bites; pour the garlic butter sauce over everything along with beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Allow resting for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg