Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potato is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes simmered in a savory garlic butter sauce infused with aromatic herbs and smoked paprika. Perfect for an easy comforting meal that requires minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1 1/2 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
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Potatoes: Optionally, parboil the baby potatoes in boiling water for a few minutes until slightly softened. This step helps speed up the slow cooking process and ensures tender potatoes.
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces and sear them until nicely browned on all sides for enhanced flavor. Once browned, transfer the beef to a slow cooker.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Combine Everything: Add the halved baby potatoes into the slow cooker with the beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the meat and potatoes, then add the beef broth to keep everything moist during cooking.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. Cook until the beef is tender and the potatoes are soft and flavorful.
Notes
- Parboiling the potatoes is optional but recommended for a faster cook time and softer texture.
- You can substitute baby potatoes with small Yukon Gold or red potatoes if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on your preference.
- This dish can be prepared the night before by searing the beef and assembling everything in the slow cooker before refrigerating.
- For a richer flavor, use bone broth instead of beef broth.
