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High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites served with tender potatoes and herbs

High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites

These High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites are tender, flavorful, and perfect for an easy, comforting dinner. Juicy beef chunks are slow-cooked with garlic butter, herbs, and potatoes for a rich, satisfying meal that is simple to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Beef Bites

  • 1.5 lb beef stew meat or chuck roast cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Potatoes

  • 1 lb baby potatoes halved

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried rosemary
  • 0.5 cup beef broth low sodium

Finishing

  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pat the beef dry and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef for 1–2 minutes per side until browned.
  • In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and beef broth to create the garlic butter sauce.
  • Add the halved potatoes to the slow cooker, then place the seared beef on top. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over everything.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are soft.
  • Stir gently, adjust seasoning if needed, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For best flavor, do not skip searing the beef before adding it to the slow cooker. You can reduce butter to 2 tablespoons for a lighter version. For a lower-carb option, replace potatoes with cauliflower and add it during the last hour of cooking.
Nutrition Facts:
  • Calories: 430 kcal
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Potassium: 820 mg
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Vitamin A: 350 IU
  • Vitamin C: 18 mg
  • Calcium: 40 mg
  • Iron: 3 mg