Description
This Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes recipe offers a hearty and comforting meal featuring tender beef cubes cooked slowly with baby potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce. Infused with aromatic herbs and spices, this dish is perfect for a hands-off dinner that results in flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth beef and perfectly cooked potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter, sliced into pieces
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef stew meat cubes dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure good browning during searing.
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches, searing each side for 3-4 minutes until nicely browned. Transfer the seared beef to the crockpot.
- Sauté Garlic in Butter: In the same skillet, add sliced butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
- Add Garlic Butter to Crockpot: Pour the garlic butter mixture over the browned beef cubes in the crockpot.
- Season the Beef: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and smoked paprika over the beef. Toss gently to coat the meat evenly with the seasonings.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Place the halved baby potatoes into the crockpot along with the beef. Pour in the beef broth to add moisture and flavor.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Finish and Garnish: Stir the mixture gently to combine all flavors. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a fresh, colorful touch.
Notes
- Drying the beef before searing helps achieve better browning and deeper flavor.
- Searing the beef in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures even cooking.
- Do not burn the garlic when sautéing to avoid bitterness; cook just until fragrant.
- Use baby potatoes for even cooking and tenderness.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is slow cooker friendly and requires minimal hands-on time once ingredients are prepared.
