Tender Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites
A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef bites simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal hands-on time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6–8 garlic cloves, minced fresh
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chuck roast into roughly 1 to 1.5-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- In the slow cooker insert, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter on low heat. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker and mix well.
- Transfer the browned or raw beef cubes into the slow cooker and stir gently to coat evenly with the garlic butter sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thin, thicken by stirring in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water and cook uncovered on high for 15 more minutes.
- Serve the beef bites hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
Browning the beef before slow cooking adds extra flavor but is optional. Dry the beef well before browning to ensure proper caramelization. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid frequently to maintain cooking temperature. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. You can thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 28
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