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Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes Recipe

Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes Recipe

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This Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes recipe is an easy and flavorful slow-cooked meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender beef bites are simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce alongside baby potatoes, making a hearty comfort dish that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste. The crockpot method ensures the beef is juicy and the potatoes absorb all the savory flavors, resulting in a satisfying one-pot meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Beef and Potatoes

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by cutting the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halving the baby potatoes. Mince the garlic cloves finely so the garlic flavor infuses thoroughly during cooking.
  2. Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef pieces in batches, season with salt and pepper, and brown them on all sides. This step enhances the flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
  3. Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place the browned beef and halved potatoes into the crockpot. Sprinkle the minced garlic and Italian seasoning on top.
  4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the beef broth and stir to combine. Pour this garlic butter sauce evenly over the beef and potatoes in the crockpot.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Once done, give everything a gentle stir, garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve the garlic butter beef bites and potatoes hot for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the garlic butter sauce.
  • You can substitute baby potatoes with fingerling or Yukon gold potatoes, just cut into chunks.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the crockpot to ensure even cooking.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the microwave or skillet.
  • To make it dairy-free, omit the butter and use olive oil instead.

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