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A hearty serving of crock pot garlic butter beef bites on a plate with creamy mashed potatoes and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites (The BEST Recipe!)

These incredibly tender Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites are the ultimate comfort food. Seared beef is slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, savory garlic butter sauce for an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker A 6-quart slow cooker is recommended.
  • 1 Large Skillet For searing the beef.

Method
 

  1. Pat beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef on all sides until browned, working in batches. Transfer seared beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Reduce skillet heat to medium. Melt butter, then add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in beef broth, soy sauce, and Italian seasoning, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  3. Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Searing is Key: Don't skip searing the beef! It creates a flavorful crust and deepens the flavor of the final dish.
Best Beef Cut: Chuck roast is highly recommended for its marbling, which results in tender, juicy bites after slow cooking.