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Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes: Your Cozy Comfort Dish

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Delight in these Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes, a cozy dish perfect for busy weeknights, packed with flavor and protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Bites
  • 2 pounds Beef stew meat Chuck roast, sirloin, or brisket work well.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with canola or avocado oil.
For the Potatoes
  • 1 pound Baby potatoes Or use sweet potatoes or cauliflower.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Can substitute with olive oil or ghee.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; use 1 tsp of garlic powder if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Can be omitted if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Substitute with regular paprika or cayenne for more heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Can use fresh herbs at three times the quantity.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary Can use fresh herbs at three times the quantity.
  • to taste Salt Adjust based on dietary preferences.
  • to taste Black pepper Adjust based on dietary preferences.
For Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Beef broth Can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prep the Ingredients - Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes. Parboil the potatoes for 5-7 minutes in salted water if desired.
  2. Step 2: Sear the Beef - Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce - Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and add minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Combine in Slow Cooker - Place halved baby potatoes in the slow cooker, add seared beef bites, pour the garlic butter sauce, and add 1 cup of beef broth.
  5. Step 5: Cook - Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  6. Step 6: Finish and Serve - Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon onto plates, enjoying the garlic butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, choose quality marbled cuts of beef and always taste the sauce before cooking.

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