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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Tender beef bites and potatoes cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

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.

Method
 

  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.

Notes

Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly before cooking for more even cooking.