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Delicious Garlic Butter Beef Bites with roasted potatoes on a plate.
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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes makes for a hearty and comforting meal. This dish features tender beef and flavorful potatoes cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. It’s simple to prepare and simmers in the slow cooker, making it a convenient and satisfying choice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved for even cooking
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted for the garlic butter sauce
  • 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 for seasoning
  • 0.25 cup beef broth to keep the dish moist
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing the beef

Equipment

  • Slow cooker for cooking the beef and potatoes
  • Skillet for searing the beef
  • Mixing bowl for preparing the garlic butter sauce
  • Tongs for turning beef while searing
  • Cutting board and knife for prepping beef and potatoes

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces. Halve the baby potatoes.
  2. (Optional) Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
  4. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper to make the garlic butter sauce.
  5. In the slow cooker, add the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add the beef broth.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  7. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Marinate the beef in the garlic butter sauce before cooking for even deeper flavor. Be sure to sear the beef well to lock in juices. For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra color and flavor.