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image of Realistic top down mise en place shot fresh ingredients arranged on a white marble kitchen counter healthy clear glass bowls rustic brown wooden kitchen sets soft diffuse daylight beef stew meat sirloin steak butter minced garlic baby potatoes onion powder garlic powder seasoned salt black pepper sweet onion au jus mix beef broth thyme paprika Worcestershire sauce
katya bou

High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites

Tender, fall-apart beef cubes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a high-protein meal prep dinner that's easy and flavorful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Beef & Base
  • 2-3 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 packet (1 oz) beef au jus gravy mix or dry onion soup mix
  • 1/2 cup beef broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt like Lawry's
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground
The Garlic Butter Finish
  • 4-5 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
  • 4-6 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or fresh chopped parsley dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh parsley, optional
The Optional Veggie Addition
  • 1-1.5 lbs baby Yukon gold potatoes halved, or red potatoes
  • 1 small sweet onion or yellow onion roughly chopped

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • paper towels.
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Ensure your beef stew meat is cut into uniform 1-inch pieces. Pat them dry with paper towels. Place the beef chunks directly into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the au jus mix, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Pour this liquid mixture directly over the beef in the slow cooker. Toss gently to ensure all the meat is coated.
  3. If using, scatter the chopped sweet onion and the halved baby Yukon gold potatoes around and on top of the beef.
  4. Place the cubed butter pieces directly on top of the beef and potatoes. Don't stir it in. The goal is for the butter to melt slowly over the mixture, creating a rich, flavorful moisture seal.
  5. Cover your slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3.5 to 4 hours. The beef should be absolutely fall-apart tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the fresh minced garlic (and dried thyme or fresh parsley, if using). This retains the pungent, bright flavor of the fresh garlic.
  7. Stir again gently before serving, ensuring the beef bites and potatoes are fully coated in that glorious, rich garlic butter sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 40gFat: 28g

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prep and freezes well. For keto adaptation, omit potatoes. To thicken sauce, make a slurry with cornstarch. Reheat leftovers on stovetop or microwave.
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