Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes make a perfect dinner Recipe
Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a comforting and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce with savory herbs and spices. Perfect for an easy dinner, this recipe combines seared beef bites with aromatic seasonings and creamy potatoes for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes (low) or 3 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker, Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
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
Other Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes for even cooking. Optional: Parboil the potatoes for 5 minutes to soften slightly, then drain.
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef bites and sear until browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. This step enhances flavor through caramelization.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a fragrant and savory garlic butter sauce.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Place halved baby potatoes and seared beef bites in the slow cooker. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top evenly, then add the beef broth to keep the dish moist during cooking.
- Cook: Cover and cook the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, let the dish rest in the slow cooker for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the dish to thicken slightly.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; you can substitute different cuts of beef such as chuck roast or sirloin tips.
- Feel free to add vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or green beans for variety.
- Parboiling the potatoes is optional but recommended for even cooking and texture.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: beef bites, garlic butter, baby potatoes, slow cooker, easy dinner, comfort food, beef stew, one pot meal
