Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes infused with a rich garlic butter sauce seasoned with smoked paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Perfect for a hands-off meal that develops deep flavors over several hours of slow cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Sauce and Seasonings
- 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
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking and easier serving.
- Optional Parboil Potatoes: Parboil the halved potatoes for a few minutes until they are slightly softened. This step helps reduce the slow cooker time for potatoes and ensures they cook evenly.
- Sear Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear it until it is nicely browned on all sides. This step locks in the meat’s juices and adds a rich flavor.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Layer in Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef into the slow cooker. Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the ingredients. Add the beef broth to provide moisture during cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Once done, let the dish rest in the slow cooker for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- Parboiling the potatoes is optional but helps them cook faster and evenly in the slow cooker.
- Searing the beef adds more flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- The slow cooker method allows flavors to deeply develop and the beef to become very tender.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste before serving.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
