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Ultimate Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites (High-Protein Dinner)

Discover your new favorite comfort food with these Ultimate Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites. Tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef and creamy potatoes are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, making it one of the best crockpot recipes for a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend meal. Let your slow cooker do the work and fill your home with the incredible aroma of this easy, high-protein dinner.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Slow Cooker Meal
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef and potatoes, crockpot recipes, easy dinner recipe, Garlic Butter Beef Bites, high protein meal, slow cooker beef
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 565kcal

Ingredients 

For the Beef Bites and Potatoes

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 1/4 cup beef broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Prepare your ingredients by cutting the beef into uniform bite-sized pieces and halving the baby potatoes. Pat the beef dry with paper towels for a better sear.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites in batches until browned on all sides. This crucial step locks in juices and deepens the flavor.
  • Whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the garlic butter sauce.
  • Transfer the seared beef to your slow cooker and add the halved baby potatoes. Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the beef and potatoes, then add the beef broth.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
  • Let the dish rest for 10 minutes after cooking to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Knife

Notes

For the most tender beef, use a well-marbled cut like chuck roast. Do not skip searing the beef, as this crucial step locks in flavor and creates a delicious crust. For an even richer flavor, use fresh garlic and herbs instead of dried whenever possible.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 5.5mg