Description
Succulent beef bites slow-cooked in a rich garlic and butter sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef chunks, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Add another 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, followed by the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the skillet to incorporate any fond into the liquid.
- Pour this mixture over the beef in the slow cooker, sprinkle with thyme, and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, or until the beef is tender and infused with flavor.
Notes
For more intense garlic flavor, substitute shallots for onion. Consider adding vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: slow cooker, beef, garlic butter, family meal, comfort food, easy recipe