High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites
Prep it and forget it! These high-protein slow cooker garlic butter beef bites are rich, savory, and melt-in-your-mouth tender — perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or party appetizers.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs chuck roast, stew meat, or bottom round roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp packed brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp dried rosemary
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer beef cubes to the slow cooker. Add garlic butter, beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar (optional), thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to coat beef evenly with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
- Optional: Shred beef with two forks if using for wraps or salads.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
You can use budget-friendly cuts like chuck roast or stew meat — the slow cooker will make them tender. For extra flavor, sear the beef before slow cooking, and thicken the sauce near the end if desired.