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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites

These Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites are tender, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with juicy beef cubes slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, this recipe delivers the perfect high-protein dinner that’s simple, hearty, and full of cozy comfort. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish fits perfectly into any healthy crockpot recipes collection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Beef Bites:
  • 2 pounds beef sirloin or chuck roast cut into bite-size cubes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
  • ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Sear the Beef:
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches and sear until browned on all sides (1–2 minutes per side).
  3. Load the Slow Cooker:
  4. Transfer the seared beef to your slow cooker. Add garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and thyme or rosemary.
  5. Add Liquids:
  6. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to coat all the beef with flavor.
  7. Cook:
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender and flavorful.
  9. Finish with Butter:
  10. About 15 minutes before serving, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir it into the slow cooker for a rich, glossy sauce.
  11. Serve:
  12. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Cook and refrigerate up to 4 days in advance for easy reheating.
  • Freeze: Store portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
  • Optional Add-ins: Mushrooms, green beans, or carrots can be added for a one-pot meal.
  • Spicy Option: Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  • Low-Carb Serving Idea: Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.