🧄 Slow Cooker Garlic Beef Bites
These Slow Cooker Garlic Beef Bites are tender, juicy, and coated in a rich buttery garlic sauce. The slow cooker does all the work, turning simple beef cubes into a savory dish that melts in your mouth. Perfect for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
🥩 Ingredients
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2 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
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4 tablespoons butter, sliced
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🍲 Instructions
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Prepare the beef
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. -
Optional sear for extra flavor
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned. -
Add to slow cooker
Transfer the beef cubes to the slow cooker. -
Add garlic butter mixture
Sprinkle minced garlic over the beef. Add soy sauce and place the slices of butter on top. -
Cook
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LOW: 6–7 hours
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
The beef should become tender and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Finish and serve
Stir gently and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Over creamy mashed potatoes
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With steamed rice or cauliflower rice
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Inside warm crusty bread for garlic beef sandwiches
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Alongside roasted vegetables
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I skip searing the beef?
Yes! Searing adds flavor but the recipe still works great without it.
Q: Can I add vegetables?
Yes, mushrooms, baby potatoes, or carrots cook well with the beef.
Q: How do I thicken the sauce?
Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, stir into the slow cooker during the last 20 minutes.
Q: How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
