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Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes: Comfort in Every Bite

A hearty slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef and creamy potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce—perfect comfort food for busy cooks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Bites
  • 1 pound Beef Stew Meat Substitute with chuck roast or brisket if desired.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for searing beef.
For the Potatoes
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes Can swap with sweet potatoes or cauliflower.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can use olive oil for a healthier option.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can substitute with finely chopped fresh onion.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika works if a smoky taste isn’t desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh can replace dried in equal amounts.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Fresh can replace dried in equal amounts.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Slow Cooking
  • 1-2 cups Beef Broth Use low-sodium broth for a healthier option.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by preparing your ingredients for the Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes. Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large bowl. Halve the baby potatoes.
  2. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces in a single layer and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. In a separate bowl, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper until combined.
  4. In the slow cooker, layer the halved baby potatoes followed by the seared beef pieces. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the beef and potatoes, then pour in 1-2 cups of beef broth.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
  6. Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, sear the beef before adding it to the slow cooker to enrich the flavors and maintain juiciness.

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