Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with tender, pull-apart beef and a glossy garlic butter sauce. Slow-cooked until fork-tender, then finished with melted butter for a rich, savory coating.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 620

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Beef and sauce base

2 lb beef stew meat or sirloin Cut into 1.5-inch pieces.
4 tbsp butter Divided; 4 tablespoons sliced for the top during cooking.
6 cloves garlic Minced.
0.5 cup beef broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp butter Remaining 2 tablespoons to finish until the sauce is glossy.
1 fresh parsley For garnish.

Equipment

1 Dutch oven

Method

Slow-cook the beef

Place the beef pieces in the slow cooker.
Add the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Place 4 tablespoons of sliced butter on top of the beef.
Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours (or HIGH for 2–3 hours) until the beef is tender and pulls apart easily; the liquid should be bubbling around the edges.

Finish and serve

Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until fully melted and the sauce is glossy; the sauce should look smooth and lightly thickened.
Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For the most tender results, avoid lifting the lid during the first 3 hours on HIGH or the first 4 hours on LOW. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat gently until warmed through. Freezing is yes—freeze up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge before reheating. Dietary swap: use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce if needed.