Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
A comforting dish featuring tender beef stew meat and hearty baby potatoes enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces Opt for a good quality cut like chuck.
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved Adds texture and flavor.
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted for the sauce base.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances flavor.
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt For seasoning.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and prepare your slow cooker.
- Place the beef stew meat into the slow cooker and spread it out evenly.
- Halve the baby potatoes and add them to the slow cooker beside the beef.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and onion powder.
- Gently stir to combine all ingredients, then cover the slow cooker.
Cooking
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are fully cooked.
Notes
Choose high-quality beef for better taste and tenderness. Consider adding vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra flavor.