Name: Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
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); 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (For a smoky flavor); 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme (Enhances aroma); 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary (Adds fragrance); 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)

Description

A delightful and hearty dish featuring tender beef and creamy baby potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

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)
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (For a smoky flavor)
0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme (Enhances aroma)
0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary (Adds fragrance)
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)

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes. Parboil the potatoes for a few minutes if desired.
Sear the Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the beef bites and sear until browned on all sides.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
Combine in the Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes and the seared beef in the slow cooker. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce on top and add the beef broth.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Rest Before Serving: Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

These beef bites pair beautifully with steamed vegetables, salads, or crusty bread. Customize with more vegetables or alternative proteins as desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: beef bites, garlic butter, slow cooker, comfort food, easy dinner