Description
This Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes recipe features tender, savory beef stew meat slow-cooked to perfection with baby potatoes, aromatic garlic, and rich butter. Infused with fragrant herbs and spices, it’s an easy, hearty meal that delivers deep flavors with minimal prep and all the comfort of a home-cooked dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings and Flavorings
- 4 tablespoons butter, sliced into pieces
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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 with paper towels to ensure they brown nicely when seared.
- Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches, searing each side for 3-4 minutes until browned. Transfer seared beef to the crockpot.
- Sauté garlic in butter: In the same skillet, add sliced butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add garlic butter to crockpot: Pour the garlic butter mixture over the 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 evenly coat the meat with spices.
- Add potatoes and broth: Place the halved baby potatoes in the crockpot with the beef. Pour in the beef broth and stir lightly to distribute flavors.
- Slow cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Stir the cooked beef and potatoes gently, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, sear the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure proper browning.
- If you prefer, you can substitute baby potatoes with diced regular potatoes.
- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried thyme and rosemary for a brighter flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving if desired.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
