Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

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.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Gather all ingredients and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
2. 2 Optional: Parboil the baby potatoes for a few minutes to soften them slightly.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef bites until browned on all sides.
4. 4 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.
5. 5 In the slow cooker, place the halved baby potatoes and seared beef. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top and add beef broth.
6. 6 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.
7. 7 Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

NUTRITION

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g