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Garlic butter beef bites served with crispy roasted potatoes in a skillet, garnished with fresh herbs.

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

A comforting, slow-cooked dish featuring tender chunks of beef and buttery baby potatoes, soaked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Easy to prepare, bursting with flavor, and perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories: 480
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
  • 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
  • 0.25 cup Beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing the beef

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cut beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. In the slow cooker, layer the potatoes and seared beef. Pour garlic butter sauce over them. Add beef broth.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are soft.
  6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

To make this dish your own, try adding veggies like carrots or green beans, swap potatoes for cauliflower to go low-carb, or toss in red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Fresh herbs added at the end lift the entire flavor profile.