Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a hearty and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with aromatic herbs and smoked paprika. Perfect for a comforting family meal with minimal hands-on time.
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
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Other
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- Olive oil, for searing
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking and better flavor absorption.
- Sear Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces and sear them until nicely browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. This step locks in the meat’s juices and adds depth of flavor.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a flavorful garlic butter mixture that will infuse the beef and potatoes.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the halved potatoes and seared beef bites into the slow cooker. Pour the garlic butter sauce and beef broth evenly over the ingredients to ensure full coating and moisture for cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft and fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the cooked beef and potatoes to rest in the slow cooker for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and juices redistribute, resulting in juicier bites.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking adds extra flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- You can substitute baby potatoes with fingerling potatoes or small red potatoes.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more herbs or spices like smoked paprika for a smoky taste.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- This recipe pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
