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Garlic Butter Beef Bites

This garlic butter beef bites recipe features tender chuck beef and buttery baby potatoes, cooked in a slow cooker for a hearty, high-protein meal that's simple and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces Use 1–1.5 inch cubes.
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved Substitute with Yukon Gold or small red potatoes.
  • 4 tablespoons garlic butter Swap: 3 tbsp butter + 2 cloves minced garlic if you don’t have garlic butter.
  • 1 onion, chopped Use yellow or sweet onion.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low-sodium optional.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish For brightness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim large pieces of fat from the chuck and cut the meat into uniform bite-sized pieces.
  2. Place the beef cubes, halved baby potatoes, and chopped onion into the slow cooker in an even layer.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the garlic butter, soy sauce, dried thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until the butter is softened and the mixture is combined.
  4. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the beef and potatoes. Use a spoon to gently stir so everything is coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours. The beef should be fork-tender and the potatoes cooked through.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Best served over buttered egg noodles or rice. Can be paired with a green salad or sautéed vegetables. Leftovers can be turned into a grain bowl or served with crusty bread.