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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef bites and flavorful baby potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • knife

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 for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds depth to the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika For a smoky flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme Enhances the aroma.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary Adds a fragrant touch.
  • 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.

Instructions
 

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

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to customize with different cuts of beef or additional vegetables.