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Why Make This Recipe

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please. The rich flavors of garlic butter combined with tender beef and soft potatoes create a satisfying dish perfect for any day of the week. It’s not only delicious, but it also requires minimal effort, making it ideal for busy cooks. Plus, using a slow cooker allows the flavors to meld beautifully, so you can set it and forget it until dinner.

How to Make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

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.)

Directions:

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.

How to Serve Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Serve the garlic butter beef bites hot, straight from the slow cooker. You can accompany this dish with a green salad or some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Feel free to sprinkle a bit of fresh parsley on top for added color and flavor.

How to Store Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

To store leftovers, let the dish cool completely and place it in an airtight container. You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to store it longer, consider freezing it. The beef bites can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Tips to Make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the beef in the garlic butter sauce for a few hours before cooking.
If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a spoonful of cornstarch mixed with water during the last hour of cooking.
Feel free to add other vegetables, like carrots or green beans, to the slow cooker for a more hearty meal.

Variation

You can switch up the seasonings in the garlic butter sauce to suit your taste. Try adding Italian seasoning or chili flakes for a spicy kick. You can also use different cuts of beef, such as chuck roast, for a different texture.

FAQs

1. Can I cook this dish in the oven instead of a slow cooker?
Yes, you can bake it in a covered casserole dish at 350°F (175°C) for about 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.

2. What can I substitute for baby potatoes?
You can use regular potatoes, like Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into chunks.

3. Is it necessary to sear the beef before slow cooking?
Searing the beef is optional, but it adds great flavor and color. If you’re short on time, you can skip this step.