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Succulent beef bites cooked in a garlic butter sauce, served in a slow cooker with fresh herbs garnishing the dish.

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites: Your New Favorite High-Protein Dinner

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Discover the irresistible flavor of Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites, a high-protein dinner perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Tender beef pieces cooked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, provide a savory and satisfying meal that everyone will love. Made effortlessly in the slow cooker, this recipe combines easy preparation with maximum flavor for a hearty, protein-packed dish.

  • Total Time: 21 hours
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of garlic butter beef cubes (sirloin or chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. Start by cutting your beef into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Place the beef pieces into the slow cooker. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the beef, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and cooked through.
  5. Gently stir the cooked beef to combine. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives for flavor. Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Can use different cuts of beef like stew meat or brisket, adjusting cooking time as needed.
  • For gluten-free diets, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg