High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites Recipe
A hearty, high-protein slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef stew meat and potatoes infused with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
For Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: In your slow cooker, place the beef stew meat and cubed potatoes evenly.
- Cook the Garlic: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook it until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Seasoning Time: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce along with salt and pepper to taste into the garlic butter mixture, mixing well to create a flavorful sauce.
- Combine Everything: Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat everything evenly without breaking up the meat or potatoes.
- Cook It Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are fully cooked.
- Serve Up: Once cooked, serve the beef bites and potatoes hot. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh garlic rather than pre-minced or powdered garlic.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving, as slow cooking can diminish salt intensity.
- Potatoes can be swapped for sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Using unsalted butter allows better control of the sodium content in the dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
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