Introduction

Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for any night of the week. Tender beef cubes and golden roasted baby potatoes come together in a rich garlic butter sauce that’s sure to satisfy. Easy to prepare and full of comforting flavors, it’s a great meal for home cooks craving a delicious, savory bite.

A close-up view of a white bowl filled with chunks of dark brown, seared beef that have a glossy finish and are sprinkled generously with chopped green herbs and small pieces of garlic, sitting on top and around the meat. Surrounding the beef are round, golden-brown roasted baby potatoes with a slightly crispy texture and some green herb bits on them. The dish appears moist with a rich sauce pooling at the bottom, adding a shiny, appetizing look. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 pound baby potatoes, halved

1 tablespoon olive oil

0.5 teaspoon salt

0.25 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

0.5 teaspoon dried thyme

0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

0.25 cup beef broth

Instructions

Step 1: Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Pat the beef stew meat dry and cut into 1-inch cubes. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2: In a bowl, toss the halved potatoes with 0.25 teaspoon salt, 0.125 teaspoon black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary until evenly coated.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, toss the beef cubes with 0.25 teaspoon salt, 0.125 teaspoon black pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.

Step 4: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-27 minutes until tender and golden. Remove potatoes and set aside.

Step 5: Return the skillet to high heat. Add olive oil. Once shimmering, add the beef cubes in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Remove beef and set aside.

Step 6: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add unsalted butter to the pan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in beef broth and simmer briefly to combine flavors.

Step 7: Return the cooked beef and potatoes to the pan with the garlic butter sauce. Toss gently to coat and warm through, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For extra crispiness, parboil the potatoes for 5 minutes before pan-cooking to speed up cooking time and get a tender inside.

Swap baby potatoes for fingerling potatoes or small Yukon golds for different textures and flavors.

Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the garlic butter sauce for a deeper umami taste.

Include fresh parsley or chives sprinkled on top just before serving for a burst of color and freshness.

FAQs

Can I use a different cut of beef for this recipe?

Yes, other tender cuts like sirloin or ribeye sliced into cubes can be used. Just adjust cooking times to avoid overcooking.

Is it possible to make this dish gluten-free?

Absolutely. The recipe uses naturally gluten-free ingredients, but always check your beef broth label to ensure it does not contain gluten.

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Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes Recipe