High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites – Melt-in-Your-Mouth Comfort
These slow cooker garlic butter beef bites are melt-in-your-mouth tender, packed with protein, and simmered in a rich, garlicky herb butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 6–8 hours
- Yield: –6 servings
Ingredients
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2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
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1 tbsp olive oil
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⅓ cup unsalted butter
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5–6 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup low-sodium beef broth
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried thyme
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
Instructions
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Optional: Sear beef in hot oil until browned on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
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Melt butter and mix with garlic, broth, Worcestershire, herbs, salt, and pepper.
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Pour over beef in slow cooker and stir to coat.
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Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
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Optional: Stir in cornstarch slurry in last 15–20 minutes to thicken sauce.
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Serve warm over mashed cauliflower, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
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For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of cream or cream cheese at the end.
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Make dairy-free with olive oil or ghee.
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Store leftovers for 4 days in fridge or freeze up to 3 months.