Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes Recipe
Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked dinner featuring tender beef stew meat seared to perfection and combined with baby potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with smoked paprika, thyme, and rosemary. This comforting dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying family meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (slow cooker low) or 3-4 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes (depending on slow cooker setting)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 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
Additional Ingredients
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes evenly for even cooking. Optionally, parboil the potatoes for a few minutes to slightly soften them.
- Sear the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef bites and sear them until browned on all sides, locking in the juices and flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared beef bites on top. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce evenly over the beef and potatoes. Finally, add the beef broth to keep the dish moist during cooking.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and easy to break apart with a fork.
- Rest Before Serving: Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest in the slow cooker for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve warm and enjoy your garlic butter beef bites and potatoes.
Notes
- Parboiling the potatoes is optional but helps ensure they cook evenly and become tender alongside the beef.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a more vibrant flavor instead of dried thyme and rosemary.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
Keywords: Garlic Butter Beef Bites, Slow Cooker Beef, Beef and Potatoes, Easy Dinner Recipe, Comfort Food
