Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

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Delicious Garlic Butter Beef Bites served with golden potatoes
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Why Make This Recipe

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting and delicious dish that offers a satisfying blend of flavors. The tender beef combined with the garlic butter sauce creates a mouthwatering experience that everyone will love. Plus, it’s a simple recipe that can be made in a slow cooker, making it perfect for busy days. It’s great for family dinners or even a cozy meal with friends.

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

  1. Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
  2. Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
  4. 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.
  5. In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
  6. 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.
  7. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

How to Serve Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Serve your Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes hot, making sure to spoon some of the delicious garlic butter sauce over the top. This dish works well as a main course and pairs nicely with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables. You can also serve it with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

How to Store Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

To store leftovers, let the dish cool completely and transfer it to an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Tips to Make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

  • Make sure to sear the beef properly for more flavor. This step is essential!
  • If you like a little heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
  • Feel free to adjust the herbs according to your taste. Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried for a fresher flavor.

Variation

You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots or green beans, for added color and nutrition. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time if you add hard vegetables.

FAQs

1. Can I use other types of meat?
Yes, you can use pork or chicken instead of beef. Just adjust the cooking time as needed.

2. Can I cook this dish in the oven?
Yes, you can transfer everything to an oven-safe dish and cook it at 325°F (163°C) for about 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.

3. What can I serve with Garlic Butter Beef Bites?
This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple side salad.

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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

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A comforting dish featuring tender beef bites in a delicious garlic butter sauce served with baby potatoes.

  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 pound Baby potatoes, halved
  • 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
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.25 cup Beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
  2. Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
  4. 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.
  5. In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 360-480 minutes or on high for 180-240 minutes until the beef is fork-tender.
  7. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Sear the beef properly for more flavor. Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: beef, garlic, slow cooker, comfort food, dinner

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