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Garlic Butter Beef Bites

Savory Garlic Butter Beef Bites That Comfort the Soul

Garlic Butter Beef Bites transform simple ingredients into a heartwarming feast perfect for the busy lifestyle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Bites
  • 2 pounds Beef stew meat or chuck roast or brisket
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or vegetable oil
For the Potatoes
  • 1 pound Baby potatoes or sweet potatoes or cauliflower florets
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter or ghee for dairy-free option
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder or fresh onions if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme or fresh herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary or fresh rosemary
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 2 cups Beef broth or low-sodium broth

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and trim the beef into bite-sized pieces. Halve the baby potatoes.
  2. Optional Potato Parboil: Parboil the baby potatoes for 5 minutes until slightly tender, then drain.
  3. Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the beef bites for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: Combine melted butter, garlic, onion powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  5. Assemble in the Slow Cooker: Layer potatoes and beef in the slow cooker, then pour the garlic butter sauce and beef broth over.
  6. Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish can be prepped ahead and the ingredients refrigerated for ease during cooking.

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