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Delicious Garlic Butter Beef Bites served with seasoned potatoes.

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

A comforting dish of tender beef in a rich garlic butter sauce served with baby potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces Chuck roast can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 pound Baby potatoes, halved for even cooking Parboiling recommended.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted Used 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 Adjust to taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper For seasoning.
  • 0.25 cup Beef broth Keeps the dish moist.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing the beef.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
  2. Optionally, parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites until browned on all sides, about 6–8 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
Cooking
  1. In your slow cooker, layer the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the mixture, followed by the beef broth.
  2. Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  3. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with fresh herbs, creamy coleslaw, or a crisp garden salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.