Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Tender beef and buttery potatoes slow cooked in garlic butter sauce for a hearty, comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker (optional stovetop method)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup beef broth
1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
Cut beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes. (Optional: parboil potatoes for 3–4 minutes.)
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef bites until browned on all sides.
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
Place potatoes and seared beef in the slow cooker. Pour garlic butter sauce and beef broth over the top.
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Swap beef stew meat for sirloin or chuck roast for different textures.
Add carrots, mushrooms, or green beans for extra vegetables.
For a stovetop version, simmer in a Dutch oven until beef is tender.
Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
