Slow Cooker Steak Bites Recipe
Tender and flavorful slow cooker steak bites cooked to perfection with garlic, au jus, and butter, perfect for a comforting meal served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (low) or 2 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 2 lbs. sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Sauce and Cooking
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup beef stock (or water)
- 1 oz. packet au jus
- 4 Tbsp. salted butter
Instructions
- Sear the Steak Bites: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites and season with salt and pepper. Sear the steak bites on all sides until browned, about 2 minutes. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move the browned steak bites into your slow cooker, spreading them evenly.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Add the minced garlic, beef stock, and au jus packet to the slow cooker. Mix gently to combine all ingredients.
- Add Butter and Cook: Place the 4 tablespoons of salted butter on top of the steak bites, cover the cooker, and cook on LOW heat for 4 hours or HIGH heat for 2 hours, until the steak is tender.
- Serve: Serve the steak bites with the flavorful sauce from the slow cooker. This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- For best flavor and tender steak bites, do not skip the searing step before slow cooking.
- You can substitute beef stock with water if unavailable, but beef stock enhances flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving if needed.
- To keep the steak bites juicy, avoid overcooking in the slow cooker.
- Pairing with creamy mashed potatoes or starches like rice or noodles balances the rich sauce.
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