Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
A delightful dish combining savory beef with buttery, garlicky goodness and creamy baby potatoes, perfect for cozy dinners and special occasions.
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
- Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
- Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a fresh twist. Customize by including your favorite root vegetables like carrots or turnips. Serve with a light salad for a balanced meal.