Description
Succulent garlic butter beef bites & potatoes promise a comforting meal straight from hearty home kitchens. Savory, tender meat and golden potatoes combine in this simple slow cooker recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, then caramelize beef pieces until they develop a rich golden-brown exterior, rotating to ensure even searing.
- Transfer the perfectly browned meat chunks into the slow cooker vessel.
- Gently place whole baby potatoes alongside the seared beef in the cooking container.
- Create a fragrant seasoning blend by whisking together melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoky paprika, delicate thyme, aromatic rosemary, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Cascade the herb-infused butter mixture over the meat and potato arrangement, ensuring complete coating.
- Pour beef broth into the slow cooker, providing moisture and depth to the developing flavors.
- Secure the lid and allow the dish to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours, or alternatively accelerate cooking on high setting for 3-4 hours until meat becomes supremely tender and potatoes reach perfect soft-yet-firm consistency.
- Once cooking completes, carefully transfer contents to a serving platter, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant visual and flavor accent.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain piping hot and succulent.
Notes
- Searing the beef creates a rich, caramelized exterior that locks in deep flavor and prevents the meat from becoming bland or mushy during slow cooking.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes, which hold their shape better and won’t break down during the extended cooking time.
- For a low-carb version, replace potatoes with cauliflower florets or radish chunks, which absorb the garlic butter seasoning beautifully while keeping the dish lighter.
- Ensure your beef bites are roughly uniform in size to guarantee even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg