Description
Garlic butter beef bites elevate home cooking with mouthwatering Mediterranean flavors. Juicy beef and crispy potatoes create a simple yet impressive meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
Potato Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved
Seasoning and Flavor Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by applying a light coating of lubricant to prevent sticking, using butter or non-stick spray across the bottom surface.
- Develop robust flavor profile by blending thyme, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper together, then thoroughly massaging these seasonings into the beef chunks.
- Create a rich aromatic sauce by whisking melted butter with finely chopped garlic until completely integrated.
- Distribute halved baby potatoes evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a foundational layer.
- Carefully arrange seasoned beef pieces atop the potato base, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Introduce beef broth to the cooking environment, providing essential moisture and preventing potential burning.
- Secure the lid and initiate slow cooking process: low temperature setting for 6-7 hours or high temperature setting for 3-4 hours until meat becomes fork-tender and potatoes reach desired softness.
- For those desiring a more substantial sauce consistency, prepare a quick cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water, then gently incorporating into the liquid during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
- Upon completion, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the dish for a vibrant finishing touch and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Precision Seasoning: Gently massage the spices into the beef bites to ensure even flavor distribution and maximum taste absorption.
- Butter Boost: Use high-quality unsalted butter for a richer, more luxurious garlic butter sauce that elevates the entire dish.
- Potato Prep: Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better texture and ability to hold their shape during slow cooking.
- Low and Slow Magic: Resist the temptation to peek or stir too often, as this releases heat and can increase cooking time dramatically.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg