Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites—a dish that marries rich flavors with nutrition. This easy, hands-off recipe features tender beef chunks slowly cooked in a mouthwatering garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this meal is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season the beef cubes with salt, pepper, paprika, and optional chili flakes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Sear half of the beef cubes until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes) and transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter, add minced garlic, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth and scrape up any brown bits before adding this mixture to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Stir in additional butter about 30 minutes before serving to enhance creaminess and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg