Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

🖋️ Written by Emma

Why Make This Recipe

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting dish that brings together tender beef and flavorful potatoes. The rich garlic butter sauce makes every bite irresistible. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for busy days. You can set it up in the morning and enjoy a warm dinner without much hassle.

How to Make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions:

1. In a slow cooker, add the beef bites and halved potatoes.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
4. Stir to coat everything evenly.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

How to Serve Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Serve the beef bites and potatoes hot, straight from the slow cooker. You can plate them nicely and sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a pop of color. This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.

How to Store Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay good for up to three days. You can also freeze them for longer storage. Just make sure to let them cool before putting them in the freezer.

Tips to Make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

• Choose the right cut: Beef chuck is ideal for this recipe because it becomes tender during the long cooking time.
• Don’t skip the herbs: Thyme and rosemary add wonderful flavors that enhance the dish.
• Adjust the cook time: Depending on your slow cooker, the cooking time may vary. Make sure the beef is fork-tender before serving.

Variation

For a twist, you can add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition. You can also switch out the baby potatoes for regular potatoes, just cut them into smaller pieces.

FAQs

Can I use a different cut of beef?
Yes, you can use other cuts like beef stew meat or sirloin, but the cooking time may vary.

Can I cook this dish in the oven?
Yes, you can make it in a Dutch oven. Brown the meat and potatoes first, then add the garlic butter mixture, cover, and bake at 350°F for about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Is it okay to add more garlic?
Absolutely! If you love garlic, feel free to add more than four cloves. It will enhance the flavor even more.

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

A comforting dish with tender beef and flavorful potatoes, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy days.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main ingredients

• 1 lb beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces Ideal cut for tenderness.
• 2 cups baby potatoes, halved Can substitute with regular potatoes cut into smaller pieces.
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted for the sauce.
• 4 cloves garlic, minced Feel free to add more if you love garlic.
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme Enhances flavor.
• 1 tsp dried rosemary Enhances flavor.
• to taste fresh parsley, for garnish For serving.

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a slow cooker, add the beef bites and halved potatoes.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
4. Stir to coat everything evenly.

Cooking

1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.

Serving

1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for longer storage. Let them cool before freezing.