Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Experience the cozy delight of Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes, a dish that brings together tender beef and flavorful baby potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a relaxed family gathering, this recipe offers both comfort and satisfaction without requiring hours in the kitchen. With its heartwarming aroma and mouthwatering taste, it’s sure to be a hit at your table. Plus, it’s easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for family-friendly meals or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the beef into bite-sized pieces and halving the baby potatoes.
- Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for extra softness.
- Sear the beef in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to make the garlic butter sauce.
- In a slow cooker, add halved potatoes and seared beef, then pour the garlic butter sauce and beef broth over them.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Allow the dish to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg