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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

A warm and comforting dish featuring tender beef bites coated in garlic butter sauce, served with buttery baby potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces Choose cuts like chuck or round for tenderness.
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved These tiny gems cook evenly and are packed with flavor.
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter The star of our garlic butter sauce.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced The heart of this dish.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt Essential for bringing out all delightful flavors.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Just enough kick without overwhelming the palate.
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Adds an earthy flavor that pairs beautifully with beef.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme The perfect complement to our tasty ingredients.
Cooking Oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Ideal for searing the beef bites.

Method
 

Heating and Searing
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add beef bites and sear for about 5 minutes until golden-brown.
Slow Cooker Magic
  1. Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker and add halved baby potatoes.
Garlic Butter Bliss
  1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt butter, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  2. Pour the garlic butter over the beef and potatoes.
Seasoning it Up
  1. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme, then stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
Serving
  1. Dish up the hearty beef bites and potatoes, and enjoy the warm aroma.

Notes

Don’t rush the browning for depth of flavor. Use fresh herbs for better results and experiment with spices for added layers.