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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

A warm and hearty dish featuring tender beef in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by perfectly cooked baby potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 pound Baby potatoes (Halved for even cooking)
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.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
  2. 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.
  3. In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 360 minutes (6-8 hours) or on high for 180 minutes (3-4 hours) until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve the beef bites hot right from the slow cooker. Pair with fresh bread or a light salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.