If you’re on the hunt for a no-fuss, flavor-packed dinner that basically cooks itself while you live your life, this Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites recipe might just be your new weeknight hero. Whether you’re juggling summer activities, picky eaters, or trying to stick to low carb high protein crockpot recipes, this dish checks all the boxes.
Picture this: tender, buttery beef bites, rich with garlic and seasoned just right, cozying up next to baby potatoes—all slow-cooked to perfection. Minimal prep, no hovering over a hot stove, and your kitchen stays cool. That, my friend, is what I call a win.
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Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites Recipe
Besides the fact that it tastes like a warm hug, this recipe is a rockstar for a few reasons:
- It’s one of those easy summer dinners crockpot lovers dream of.
- It fits beautifully into your weekly meal prep crockpot recipes rotation.
- It’s hearty enough for “meals with beef” lovers and simple enough to be one of those rare healthy dinners for picky eaters.
Ingredients
- Beef Stew Meat – The star of the show. Slow cooking turns it melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes – They hold up well and soak in all that garlicky butter flavor.
- Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Seasoned Salt – Our seasoning trio. Adds depth without the fuss.
- Chopped Garlic – Because you can never have too much garlic.
- Butter – Cut into pads, it melts down and mingles with the meat juices to create a drool-worthy sauce.
📝 Note: Ingredient amounts and exact measurements are listed at the bottom of this post in the handy recipe card.
How to Make It: Step-by-Step
- Load the Slow Cooker – Place the beef stew meat on one half and the potatoes on the other. Keep them cozy but separate.
- Season Liberally – Sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt evenly over everything.
- Toss the Beef – Gently toss the beef side to coat all the pieces with seasoning. Try not to disturb the potato side.
- Add Garlic and Butter – Sprinkle the chopped garlic on top, then place your pads of butter evenly over the beef and potatoes.
- Set It and Forget It – Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. That’s it. No babysitting required.
- Serve with Sauce – When it’s done, spoon some of that rich, garlicky sauce from the bottom of the pot over your beef and potatoes.
Nova’s Tips for Best Results
- No Beef Stew Meat? You can swap in cubed chuck roast or even sirloin tips.
- Want to Lower the Carbs? Skip the potatoes and add a side of steamed broccoli—bam, now it’s also one of your go-to beef and broccoli crock pot meals.
- Make It Meal Prep Friendly – This recipe keeps well in the fridge and reheats like a dream.
- Sauce a Bit Thin? Stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes for a thicker finish.
A Little Kitchen Backstory…
I stumbled into this recipe one summer when I was knee-deep in teaching cooking classes and barely had time to cook for my own family. One night, I tossed everything into the slow cooker, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best. The result? A beefy, buttery dinner that my husband still requests weekly. Even our picky nephew went back for seconds. Bless it.
FAQs
Can I substitute the beef? Absolutely! Chuck roast or sirloin tips work beautifully.
Can I add veggies? Totally. Carrots or green beans hold up well—just keep them on the potato side.
How do I store leftovers? Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Is this good for summer crockpot dinners? Yes! It’s part of my regular rotation of slow cooker summer recipes—no oven, no sweat.
So whether you’re looking for a recipe to sneak into your crockpot recipes summer binder or just something simple that tastes like you worked way harder than you did—these Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites are the real deal.
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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites are a high-protein, low-carb comfort food that practically cooks itself. Perfect for picky eaters, meal prep, and easy summer dinners.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef stew meat
1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
5 tablespoons butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pads
Instructions
1. Place the beef stew meat on one half of the slow cooker and the baby potatoes on the other half.
2. Evenly season both beef and potatoes with onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.
3. Gently toss the beef side to coat with seasoning, keeping it separate from the potatoes.
4. Sprinkle the chopped garlic evenly over everything.
5. Place the butter pads evenly across the top.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until beef is tender and fully cooked.
7. Spoon the garlicky butter sauce from the bottom over the top when serving.
Notes
You can substitute stew meat with cubed chuck roast or sirloin tips.
Skip potatoes for a lower-carb option—add broccoli instead.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Great for weekly meal prep or reheating on busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites, Low Carb High Protein Crockpot Recipes, Summer Crockpot Dinners, Healthy Dinners For Picky Eaters