Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
A comforting dish that combines tender beef and flavorful potatoes, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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
For added depth of flavor, consider marinating the beef in the garlic butter sauce for a few hours before cooking. You can switch up the herbs according to your preferences, using fresh herbs if available. If you prefer a thicker sauce, consider adding a cornstarch slurry towards the end of the cooking process. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, consider freezing the dish.