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Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes make a perfect dinner

Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes for a Cozy Dinner Delight

Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes make a perfect dinner that's easy and customizable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Beef stew meat Substitute with chuck roast, brisket, or sirloin if desired.
For the Potatoes
  • 1.5 pounds Baby potatoes Halved for even cooking, can swap with sweet potatoes or cauliflower
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Use salted butter if preferred, adjust added salt according.
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced) Opt for fresh for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Can replace with fresh onion.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Substitute with regular paprika for milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Use fresh if available, adjust quantity.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary Fresh rosemary can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Use fresh cracked for best flavor.
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Beef broth Can substitute with vegetable broth for lighter option.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Can replace with canola or avocado oil.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large skillet
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes. Gather spices and butter for easy access.
  2. Optionally parboil the halved potatoes in boiling salted water for 10 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. In a bowl, melt the unsalted butter and mix in minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
  5. In the slow cooker, layer the parboiled potatoes and seared beef. Drizzle garlic butter sauce and add beef broth.
  6. Set slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours; cook until beef is fork-tender.
  7. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes after cooking before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different beef cuts or additional vegetables for variety.

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