Crockpot Recipes – High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites – Easy Dinner Recipe!

Introduction

There’s something magical about coming home to the aroma of slow-cooked beef filling the kitchen. On a busy weekday evening, when exhaustion usually makes me consider takeout, I decided to put my crockpot to work. With a few simple ingredients, I created a dish that was not only hearty and flavorful but also packed with protein to keep me energized. The garlic butter combination melted into the beef beautifully, creating tender bites that felt gourmet without the fuss. This has since become a favorite in my home, and I’m delighted to share it with you. – Lina Vexley

crockpot recipes - High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites - Easy Dinner Recipe!

High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites

Tender beef cubes slow-cooked in a garlic butter sauce. A protein-packed, flavorful dinner recipe that’s effortless to make.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef sirloin cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until lightly browned on all sides.
  • Transfer seared beef into the slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour garlic butter mixture over beef in the slow cooker. Add broth, soy sauce, pepper, paprika, and salt.
  • Stir gently, cover, and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
  • Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef, Garlic Butter, high protein, Slow Cooker
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