Description
A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef bites and baby potatoes slow cooked in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner that requires minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Gather all ingredients. Cut beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
2. (Optional) Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to slightly soften.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
4. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5. Place baby potatoes and seared beef into the slow cooker.
6. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the beef and potatoes. Add beef broth.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Parboiling the potatoes helps ensure they become tender in the slow cooker.
Searing the beef enhances flavor and texture.
For added richness, finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan or a dollop of sour cream when serving.
Serve with crusty bread or a green salad to complete the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg