Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

why make this recipe

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting dish that combines tender beef and hearty potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. The flavors meld beautifully in the slow cooker, making it easy to prepare. This recipe offers a simple way to enjoy a filling and delicious meal with minimal effort.

how to make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

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.)

Directions:

1. Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
2. Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
4. 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.
5. In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
6. 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.
7. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

how to serve Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Serve Garlic Butter Beef Bites hot from the slow cooker. You can present it directly from the pot or plate it with some fresh herbs on top for a pop of color. This dish pairs nicely with a side salad or some crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

how to store Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can last for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through. If you find the dish too thick after storing, add a touch more beef broth when reheating.

tips to make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

• For deeper flavor, consider marinating the beef in the garlic butter sauce for a few hours before cooking.
• Make sure to brown the beef well for enhanced flavor.
• Adjust the seasonings to your taste; you can add more garlic or spices if you prefer a stronger flavor.

variation

You can add vegetables like carrots or green beans for an extra boost of nutrition and flavor. Feel free to swap the baby potatoes for other types of potatoes or root vegetables.

FAQs

Can I use frozen beef stew meat?
Yes, you can use frozen beef, but make sure to thaw it before cooking for even browning.

Can I make this in the oven instead of a slow cooker?
Yes, you can use a Dutch oven. Brown the beef in the pot, add the sauce and potatoes, then cover and bake at 325°F for about 2-3 hours until tender.

What can I serve with Garlic Butter Beef Bites?
This dish goes well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad for a balanced meal.

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

A comforting dish combining tender beef and hearty potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 hours hrs

Total Time 7 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Beef and Potatoes

• 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat (Cut into bite-sized pieces.)
• 1 pound Baby potatoes (Halved for even cooking.) Optional to parboil for a few minutes.

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 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.)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
2. Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.

Cooking

1. 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.
2. In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
3. 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.
4. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For deeper flavor, consider marinating the beef in the garlic butter sauce for a few hours before cooking. Make sure to brown the beef well for enhanced flavor. Adjust the seasonings to your taste; you can add more garlic or spices if you prefer a stronger flavor. This dish pairs nicely with a side salad or some crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.