Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
A comforting dish of tender beef and baby potatoes, infused with rich garlic butter flavors, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks Choose quality cuts for best results.
- 1 pound Baby potatoes, halved For even cooking, ensure uniform sizes.
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted Helps create a rich base for the sauce.
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced Releases flavorful aroma.
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds depth to the flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Enhances flavor with a smoky touch.
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme Herb that complements the dish well.
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary Adds a fragrant aroma.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt, or to taste Adjust according to taste preferences.
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper For a slight kick of flavor.
- 0.25 cup Beef broth Can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil, for searing Used for browning the beef.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the baby potatoes, ensuring uniform sizes.
- Mince the garlic until aromatic.
- Optional: Parboil the potatoes for about 5 minutes to soften them slightly.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter with garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Place the potatoes and seared beef into the slow cooker. Pour the garlic butter sauce over everything and add beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
Serving
- Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Searing in batches helps maintain the brown crust that adds flavor. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.