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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender beef bites simmered in garlic-infused butter, served with soft baby potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients 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 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.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes for even cooking.
  2. If preferred, parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
Searing the Beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites until they are thoroughly browned on all sides.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
Slow Cooking
  1. In your slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and the seared beef bites. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add the beef broth.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  3. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, include vegetables like carrots or bell peppers. Adjust seasoning as desired. Dutch oven method can also be used.