Description
Tender and flavorful high protein garlic butter beef bites cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. Learn how to make this delicious dish with our easy recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (907 g) (900 grams) beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried rosemary
- 1 cup (240 ml) (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (8 grams) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add beef cubes to the skillet in batches, searing each side until browned.
- Transfer the seared beef cubes to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour the garlic butter over the beef cubes in the slow cooker.
- Add salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker.
- Pour beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce over the beef.
- Stir the mixture gently to combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker with a lid and set to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high.
- Once done, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the garlic butter beef bites hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a more flavorful dish, opt for homemade beef broth over store-bought.
- Enhance the taste by marinating the beef cubes in a mixture of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add vegetables like carrots or potatoes to the slow cooker for a well-rounded meal.