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A bowl filled with tender High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites and small potatoes, coated in a rich sauce.

High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites

This recipe makes tender, flavorful beef bites using your slow cooker. It's a simple, protein-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Bites
  • 3 pounds sirloin steak cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil you may need more
For the Slow Cooker
  • 1 small sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 cup unsalted beef stock
  • 1 ounce packet au jus gravy mix
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large skillet
  • 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Place the sirloin steak pieces into a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until very hot. Brown the steak pieces in batches, just to give them color. Add more oil if needed.
  3. Add the seared steak to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the sliced sweet onion and garlic. Stir gently.
  4. Pour in the beef stock. Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix evenly over the top. Arrange the butter slices over the mixture.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Stir once an hour if possible.
  6. Serve the beef bites with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal

Notes

This recipe is designed for busy home cooks and health-conscious individuals. It offers a convenient, flavorful, and protein-rich meal solution that highlights the ease of slow cooker cooking.

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