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Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes: Flavorful Comfort Food Bliss

Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a time-saving, crowd-pleasing dish that warms the heart and satisfies the soul.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Beef stew meat Select cuts like chuck roast for optimal tenderness.
For the Potatoes
  • 1.5 pounds Baby potatoes Sweet potatoes work great too.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Key for a rich garlic butter sauce.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, for flavor and aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds depth to the dish.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Introduces subtle smokiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Can use fresh herbs as well.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary Can use fresh herbs as well.
  • to taste Salt Basic seasoning.
  • to taste Black pepper Basic seasoning.
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Beef broth Consider low-sodium for health.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For searing the beef.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear the beef bites for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. In a bowl, melt butter and mix in garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Layer par-cooked baby potatoes and seared beef in the slow cooker. Pour sauce and beef broth over the top.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For best results, choose well-marbled beef and avoid overcrowding the pan while searing.

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