Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Warm and cozy, Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes turns weeknight dinner into something special with minimal effort, featuring tender beef and baby potatoes in rich garlic butter.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces Use for tenderness and flavor
Vegetables
- 1 pound Baby potatoes, halved for even cooking
Sauce & Fats
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted For the garlic butter sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing the beef
Aromatics & Liquids
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced For flavor
- 0.25 cup Beef broth To keep the dish moist
Spices
- 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
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
- Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly, then drain.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides, working in batches to avoid crowding.
- 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.
- In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef; pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
- 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; let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Sear the beef in batches to develop a deep, caramelized crust without steaming. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, and reheat gently on the stovetop.