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Tender Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites

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A fuss-free, healthy dinner recipe featuring tender beef bites slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth beef with simple ingredients and minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 5 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth (240 ml), low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut 2 pounds of beef chuck roast into 1-inch cubes. Trim excess fat if desired and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden crust forms. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  3. Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and minced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour 1 cup beef broth and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour garlic butter broth mixture over beef in slow cooker. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and drizzle over beef bites.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Brown the beef before slow cooking to develop rich flavor. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat. If sauce is too thin, thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water). For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. Optional: add crushed red pepper flakes for heat or swap thyme with rosemary or oregano.

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