Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

By:

Jonathan Rice October 4, 2025

Why make this recipe

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a delightful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The tender beef combined with flavorful garlic butter and soft potatoes makes it a mouthwatering combination. Plus, it’s easy to make and cooks slowly, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully while you go about your day.

How to make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Gather all your ingredients, and let’s get started on this tasty meal!

Ingredients:

1.5 pounds Beef stew meat (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 pound Baby potatoes (Halved for even cooking)
4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (Melted for the garlic butter sauce)
3 cloves Garlic (Minced for flavor)
1 teaspoon Onion powder (Adds depth to the flavor)
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (For a smoky flavor)
0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme (Enhances the aroma)
0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary (Adds a fragrant touch)
0.5 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (For seasoning)
0.25 cup Beef broth (To keep the dish moist)
1 tablespoon Olive oil (For searing the beef)

Directions:

Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic butter sauce.
In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

How to serve Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Serve the Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes hot, right from the slow cooker. This dish pairs well with a fresh salad or some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. You can also add some crusty bread on the side to soak up that delicious garlic butter sauce!

How to store Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can last for about 3-4 days. To reheat, you can use the microwave or heat it on the stove with a splash of beef broth to keep it moist.

Tips to make Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

If you like your potatoes extra tender, don’t hesitate to parboil them before adding them to the slow cooker.
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste. Add more garlic if you love it, or skip the rosemary if it’s not your favorite.
For a little kick, you can sprinkle in some red pepper flakes!

Variation

You can easily switch up the vegetables by adding carrots or green beans for extra color and nutrition. You can also use a different cut of beef, such as chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces.

FAQs

Can I use frozen beef stew meat?
- Yes, you can use frozen beef stew meat! Just make sure to thaw it first for even cooking.
What can I use instead of beef broth?
- If you don’t have beef broth, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth as a substitute.
Can I cook this recipe in the oven instead of a slow cooker?
- Yes, you can cook it in the oven. Just cover it and bake it at 300°F (150°C) for about 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.

Enjoy making and sharing Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes! It’s sure to be a hit at your table.