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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes Recipe

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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes simmered in a flavorful garlic butter sauce infused with aromatic herbs and smoky paprika. Perfect for an easy, hearty meal, this recipe combines simple ingredients and slow cooking to create rich, melt-in-your-mouth bites with perfectly cooked potatoes.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Others

  • 0.25 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking.
  2. Optional Parboil Potatoes: Optionally, parboil the halved baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly, which can help achieve a tender texture after slow cooking.
  3. Sear Beef Bites: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef pieces until they are browned on all sides. This step seals in the flavors and adds a rich color and aroma.
  4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper together to create a robust garlic butter sauce.
  5. Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce over the top, then add the beef broth to keep the dish moist during cooking.
  6. Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
  7. Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest inside the slow cooker for about 10 minutes after cooking is complete. This allows the flavors to settle before serving.

Notes

  • Parboiling the potatoes is optional but helps ensure they cook evenly and become tender in the slow cooker.
  • Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances the flavor and texture of the meat.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on your preference.
  • This dish can be served with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American