Butter Steak Bites Slow Cooker

Butter Steak Bites Slow Cooker. This easy slow cooker recipe turns simple beef into tender, buttery, garlic-flavored bites your whole family will love. Just four ingredients and a few minutes of prep give you a rich, delicious meal that practically makes itself.

Slow cooker garlic butter steak bites are the kind of meal that feels extra special without being extra work. Using stew meat keeps it easy on your wallet, and the butter and garlic turn everything into something rich and restaurant-worthy. With only four ingredients, this dish is perfect for busy school nights or when you want to feed a crowd without spending all day in the kitchen. You get soft, juicy bites of beef swimming in a garlicky butter sauce that tastes way fancier than it really is.

These steak bites go great with lots of different sides. Pile them on top of creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles so everything soaks up that yummy sauce. Plain steamed rice works too if you want something lighter. On the side, try roasted green beans, cooked mushrooms, or a fresh salad with a tangy dressing to balance out all that rich, buttery goodness. Want to make it feel like a cozy country dinner? Grab some warm dinner rolls or crusty bread to wipe up every last drop of sauce. To make it look extra nice, scoop the steak bites into a shallow bowl, sprinkle a little chopped parsley on top, and set it in the middle of the table so everyone can dig in.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 to 1½-inch pieces
• 8 tablespoons (½ cup) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 6 cloves garlic, minced or very finely chopped
• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)

Butter Steak Bites: Directions

1. Get your slow cooker ready: Give the inside of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker a light coat of cooking spray or a little butter. You do not have to do this, but it makes cleaning up a lot easier later.
2. Season the beef: Use paper towels to pat the stew meat dry. Getting rid of extra moisture helps the beef cook better and keeps your sauce from getting too watery. Sprinkle the salt all over the meat and toss it around so every piece gets coated.
3. Build your layers: Spread the salted beef out in one even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the minced garlic right on top of the meat, then drop the butter pieces all over the surface. As everything cooks, the butter will melt down and cover all the beef.
4. Let it cook low and slow: Put the lid on and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, until the beef is so soft you can poke it apart easily with a fork. Every slow cooker is a little different, so start checking the meat around the 4-hour mark just to be safe.
5. Taste and adjust: When the meat is nice and tender, give everything a good stir so the garlic and butter mix in well. Try a small bite and add a pinch more salt if it needs it. Stir again to blend it all together.
6. Serve it up: Use a slotted spoon to scoop the steak bites onto plates or into a serving bowl. Spoon some of that warm, garlicky butter sauce right over the top. Serve hot with whatever sides you like best.