Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat.
02 - 1 pound baby potatoes, halved.
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter.
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced.
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder.
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary.
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
11 - 1/4 cup beef broth.
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oil and brown beef pieces 2-3 minutes per side.
02 - Transfer beef and potatoes to slow cooker.
03 - Mix butter with garlic and seasonings, pour over meat and potatoes.
04 - Add broth, cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours until tender.

# Notes:

01 - Add cream in last 30 minutes for extra richness.
02 - Can substitute sweet potatoes or carrots.