Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a hearty and comforting slow cooker meal featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes simmered in a flavorful garlic butter sauce infused with herbs and spices. This easy recipe delivers rich, savory flavors with minimal hands-on time, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Beef and Potatoes
- 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat (Can substitute with chuck roast or brisket.)
- 1 pound Baby Potatoes (Halved for even cooking.)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (Used for searing beef.)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (Can use salted butter if preferred.)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced (Fresh is best.)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (Or use finely diced onion.)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Regular paprika can be used if needed.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Thyme (Fresh herbs can replace if needed.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Rosemary (Fresh herbs can replace if needed.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste.)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (Adjust to taste.)
- 0.25 cup Beef Broth (Low-sodium options available.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking throughout the slow cooking process.
- Sear the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites for 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust. This step enhances the flavor and locks in juices.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to integrate all the aromatic spices and herbs into the butter base.
- Assemble in the Slow Cooker: Layer the halved baby potatoes on the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seared beef bites on top of the potatoes. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce and beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on the low setting for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The slow cooking process will make the beef tender and infuse the potatoes with the rich garlic butter flavors.
- Rest and Serve: After cooking is complete, let the dish rest in the slow cooker with the lid off for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to settle. Serve the garlic butter beef bites and potatoes hot for a delicious, cozy comfort meal.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the beef bites in some garlic butter sauce for an hour before searing.
- If using fresh herbs instead of dried, use about three times the amount for optimal flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences, especially if using salted butter or beef broth with sodium.
- To keep the potatoes intact, avoid stirring too much after adding them to the slow cooker.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: garlic butter beef bites, slow cooker beef recipe, beef stew meat recipe, baby potatoes recipe, cozy comfort food, easy slow cooker dinner
