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Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes: Cozy Comfort Food Bliss

This Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe is my go-to comfort food, transforming simple ingredients into an unforgettable dish that warms the soul.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound beef stew meat or chuck roast for deeper flavor
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing the beef
For the Potatoes
  • 1 pound baby potatoes can be swapped with sweet potatoes or cauliflower
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter or olive oil for a lighter alternative
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or minced fresh onion
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary omit if not available
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper adjust for spice
For Moisture
  • 0.25 cup beef broth opt for low-sodium

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
  2. Optional Parboil the Potatoes: Parboil the halved baby potatoes in boiling water for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the beef for about 3–4 minutes per side.
  4. Mix the Garlic Butter Sauce: Combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Layer in the Slow Cooker: Place parboiled potatoes and seared beef in the slow cooker, drizzling with garlic butter sauce.
  6. Add Beef Broth and Cook: Pour beef broth over and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Stir gently before serving hot from the slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize seasoning and add vegetables like carrots for extra nutrition.

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