Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food that promises hearty flavors and a satisfying meal for any occasion. This dish features tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes, all drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce that infuses every bite with savory goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy slow cooker recipe allows you to set it and forget it while enjoying your day. With minimal preparation and budget-friendly ingredients, this dish is designed to impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
- 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 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; cut beef and halve potatoes.
- Optionally parboil the potatoes for a few minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the beef until browned on all sides.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- In a slow cooker, layer halved potatoes and seared beef; pour garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until fork-tender.
- Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg