✨ Fancy Little Filet Bites (Crock Pot Garlic Butter Filet)

These Fancy Little Filet Bites are melt-in-your-mouth tender and full of rich garlic butter flavor. I quickly sear the filet for that steakhouse crust, then let it finish in the crock pot for a short cook so it stays juicy and perfectly cooked. Elegant enough for entertaining, easy enough for busy days.

🛒 Ingredients

• 4–5 lbs filet tenderloin, cut into bite-size pieces
• 6 tbsp butter
• 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Optional garnish: fresh parsley, finely chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear the filet
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season filet bites evenly with salt and pepper. Sear in batches for about 1–2 minutes per side, just until browned. Do not cook through.
2. Make the garlic butter
   In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds, just until fragrant.
3. Slow cook (short & sweet)
   Transfer the seared filet bites to the crock pot. Pour the garlic butter evenly over the steak. Cover and cook on HIGH for 45 minutes, gently stirring once halfway through.
4. Serve
   Spoon the garlic butter over the filet bites and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

⭐ Important Tip (Why This Works)

Filet is very lean, so short cooking time is key.
✔️ Sear for flavor
✔️ Cook on HIGH for 45 minutes max

Avoid cooking longer than 60 minutes, or the filet can lose its tender texture.

✨ Serving Ideas

• Serve with toothpicks as a fancy appetizer
• Spoon over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles
• Pair with roasted green beans or asparagus

Fancy Little Filet Bites (Crock Pot Garlic Butter Filet)

These Fancy Little Filet Bites are melt-in-your-mouth tender and finished in rich garlic butter. The filet is quickly seared for flavor, then cooked for a short time in the crock pot to keep it juicy and perfectly tender. An elegant yet easy appetizer or main dish that’s perfect for entertaining.

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 –5 lbs filet tenderloin cut into bite-size pieces
• 6 tbsp butter
• 4 –5 cloves garlic minced
• 1½ tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Fresh parsley finely chopped

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season filet bites evenly with salt and pepper.
2. Sear steak bites in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, just until browned. Do not cook through.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds, until fragrant.
4. Transfer seared filet bites to the crock pot. Pour garlic butter evenly over the steak.
5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 45 minutes, gently stirring once halfway through.
6. Spoon garlic butter over the filet bites and garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

Notes

• Filet is very lean, so avoid cooking longer than 45–60 minutes to keep the meat tender.
• Searing first adds flavor without drying out the steak.
• This recipe works best on HIGH for a short cooking time.