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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a delightful and hearty dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This recipe features tender beef chunks coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by flavorful baby potatoes. The combination of these ingredients creates a satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With minimal prep time and the convenience of slow cooking, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you attend to other tasks. Serve this comforting dish with fresh greens or a zesty sauce for an elevated dining experience.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds beef stew meat
  • 1 pound baby potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 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. Prepare your ingredients: Cut beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
  2. Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them.
  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, mix melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper for the garlic butter sauce.
  5. In your slow cooker, layer the halved baby potatoes followed by seared beef and pour the garlic butter sauce over everything. Add the beef broth.
  6. Cover and cook on low for about 6-8 hours or on high for approximately 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  7. Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: You can substitute chicken or turkey for a lighter option. Adding vegetables like carrots or green beans during cooking can enhance nutrition.