– 2 pounds beef sirloin or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 6 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Follow these simple steps to make your High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites:
1. Prepare the Beef: Cut your beef into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
2. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes to enhance the flavors.
3. Add to Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned beef in the slow cooker. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, depending on your time availability. The beef should be cooked through and tender.
5. Check for Tenderness: About 30 minutes before serving, check the tenderness of the beef. If it’s not as tender as you like, continue to cook.
6. Final Touch: Once cooked, give everything a gentle stir. If desired, you can thicken the sauce by mixing in a slurry of cornstarch and water and cooking for an additional 20 minutes.
7. Serve: Once everything is well mixed and the beef bites are tender, turn off the slow cooker and prepare to serve.