Description
Succulent garlic butter beef bites with crispy potatoes promise a flavor explosion that elevates weeknight dinners from ordinary to extraordinary. Hearty, rich, and packed with savory goodness, you’ll savor every mouthwatering bite of this simple yet impressive skillet sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Starch:
- 1 pound (454 grams) baby potatoes, halved
Liquid and Fat:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat and sizzle olive oil until shimmering.
- Carefully place beef bites into the hot skillet, creating a golden-brown crust on all surfaces, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Seamlessly transfer the seared beef into the slow cooker’s ceramic basin.
- Distribute halved baby potatoes evenly around the beef in the slow cooker.
- Craft a vibrant garlic butter sauce by whisking melted butter with minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Generously cascade the aromatic garlic butter sauce over the beef and potatoes, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Pour beef broth into the slow cooker to enhance moisture and develop rich flavor profiles.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow contents to simmer on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until beef reaches tender perfection and potatoes become fork-soft.
- Plate the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
- Complement the meal with crusty artisan bread, crisp green beans, or a vibrant garden salad for a complete dining experience.
Notes
- Searing the beef beforehand locks in rich flavors and creates a delicious golden-brown exterior that enhances the overall taste of the dish.
- Choose chuck roast or sirloin for the most tender and juicy beef bites that melt in your mouth during slow cooking.
- Reduce cooking liquid by removing the lid during the last 30 minutes if you prefer a thicker sauce with more concentrated flavors.
- Swap potatoes with cauliflower or turnips for a low-carb alternative that maintains the same hearty and comforting texture of the original recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg