These Garlic Butter Beef Bites are tender, juicy, and packed with rich, savory flavor the kind of easy dinner that feels comforting and satisfying without a lot of effort. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with melt-in-your-mouth beef that’s perfect for busy nights and protein-packed meals.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped parsley for serving
Easy swap: Use ghee instead of butter for a richer, dairy-light option.
Steps
- Add the beef. Place the beef bites into the slow cooker, spreading them out evenly.
- Mix the sauce. In a bowl, whisk melted butter, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour and coat. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef, gently stirring so everything is coated. Don’t worry if it looks thin it turns rich as it cooks.
- Slow cook. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Finish and rest. Stir once more and let the beef rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish. Sprinkle with parsley for a fresh, simple finish.
Chef’s Tips
- Sirloin = extra protein & tenderness: Great choice if you want lean but juicy beef.
- Low and slow wins: Longer cooking makes the beef unbelievably tender.
- Want thicker sauce? Remove the lid for the last 20 minutes or stir in a cornstarch slurry.
Variations
- Garlic butter steak bites: Add mushrooms during the last hour for a steakhouse-style dish.
- Spicy version: Add red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce.
- Keto-friendly: Serve over cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles.