A simple, cozy slow cooker meal.
introduction
This Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes recipe makes a warm, tasty dinner. It uses beef, baby potatoes, and a garlic butter sauce. The slow cooker makes the beef soft and the potatoes full of flavor. If you like a different mix, try the garlic butter shrimp and steak bites with veggie potatoes for a seafood twist.
why make this recipe
- It is easy to prepare and needs little hands-on time.
- The slow cooker makes the beef tender and the potatoes soak up the sauce.
- You get a full meal with protein and potatoes in one pot.
- The flavors are simple and family friendly.
how to make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
- Gather ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces. Halve the baby potatoes.
- Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
For a version with more veggies, you can follow steps like those in the steak bites with shrimp, baby potatoes, and green beans recipe and add green beans near the end of cooking.
Ingredients :
- 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat (Cut into bite-sized pieces.)
- 1 pound Baby potatoes (Halved for even cooking.)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (Melted for the garlic butter sauce.)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced for flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (Adds depth to the flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (For a smoky flavor.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme (Enhances the aroma.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary (Adds a fragrant touch.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste.)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (For seasoning.)
- 0.25 cup Beef broth (To keep the dish moist.)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (For searing the beef.)
Directions :
- Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
- Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
how to serve Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
- Serve hot from the slow cooker on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
- Spoon extra sauce over the beef and potatoes.
- Add a simple green salad or steamed veggies on the side.
- If you want a different meal, try serving with pasta as in this garlic butter pasta with steak bites, shrimp, and spinach idea (use beef instead of steak and skip shrimp).
how to store Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
- Cool the dish to room temperature before storing.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until hot all the way through.
tips to make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
- Sear the beef well to lock in flavor before adding to the slow cooker.
- Cut potatoes to similar sizes for even cooking.
- If sauce is thin after cooking, lift the lid and cook on high for 15-20 minutes to reduce, or stir in a small cornstarch slurry.
- Taste for salt near the end and adjust as needed.
variation (if any)
- Add chopped carrots or green beans for more veggies.
- Use Yukon gold or red potatoes instead of baby potatoes.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper flavor.
- Use fresh herbs at the end for brighter taste.
FAQs
Q: Can I use a different cut of beef?
A: Yes. You can use chuck roast cut into cubes or stew meat. Make sure the pieces cook until tender.
Q: Do I need to sear the beef first?
A: No, but searing adds extra flavor. You can skip searing if short on time.
Q: Can I make this on the stove instead of a slow cooker?
A: Yes. Brown beef and simmer with potatoes and broth in a covered pot for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.
Q: Can I add more garlic?
A: Yes. Add more minced garlic to taste, but add at the start for slow cooker or near the end for a fresher garlic flavor.
Conclusion
This easy slow cooker meal gives tender beef and flavorful potatoes with a simple garlic butter sauce. For another take on garlic butter bites and potatoes, see Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes – The Country Cook.
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes
Ingredients
Method
- Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
- Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
- In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.