Description
Enjoy tender and flavorful high protein garlic butter beef bites cooked to perfection in the slow cooker. This healthy dinner recipe is easy, protein-packed, and perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring juicy beef, rich garlic butter, and savory spices, it offers a wholesome, satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by trimming any excess fat from the beef and cutting it into evenly-sized bite pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika to create your flavorful marinade.
- Toss the beef pieces in the marinade until thoroughly coated.
- Layer the marinated beef in your slow cooker. Dot with chunks of butter on top.
- Set your crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Avoid stirring until the last hour.
- Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or your favorite grain.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli during the last hour of cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or stovetop, adding a splash of broth to keep moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg