Irresistibly Easy High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites
High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites is a cozy, customizable dinner recipe that’s ready in no time.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Skillet
- bowl
Ingredients
Beef & Potatoes
- 1 pound Beef stew meat Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound Baby potatoes Halved for even cooking
Garlic Butter Sauce
- ½ cup Unsalted butter Melted
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder Can be replaced with fresh onions
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Sweet paprika can be used for milder taste
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Fresh thyme can be substituted
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary Adjust quantity if using fresh
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper White pepper can be used as a substitute
Moisture
- 1 cup Beef broth Low-sodium preferred
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing the beef
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces and halve the baby potatoes.
- Optionally, parboil the halved baby potatoes for about 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef pieces until browned.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- Layer the halved baby potatoes and seared beef in the slow cooker, then pour the garlic butter sauce and add beef broth.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Serve with fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg