Introduction:
If you’re looking for a hearty, low-effort, high-reward dish, these Crockpot Steak Bites are just what you need. Slow cooking transforms budget-friendly cuts of beef into juicy, tender, and savory bites soaked in a rich, garlic butter sauce. This recipe takes minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor — great for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, or simply with a side of crusty bread to soak up that luscious sauce.
📝 Ingredients:
Main:
- 2 lbs stew meat or sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for searing)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional, for depth of flavor)
Optional garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Red pepper flakes (for a little heat)
🍳 Instructions & Method:
Step 1: Season and Sear the Steak Bites
- Pat the beef dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss beef cubes with salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef cubes in batches (don’t overcrowd the pan) for 2-3 minutes until browned on all sides. They don’t need to be fully cooked — just get a nice crust.
- Transfer seared beef to your slow cooker.
Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce (if using).
- Pour this sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
Step 3: Slow Cook
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for 3–4 hours, until the steak is tender and flavorful.
Step 4: Serve
- Stir the steak bites gently to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or with crusty bread.
✅ Tips:
- Don’t skip searing! It locks in flavor and gives great texture.
- For an even richer sauce, stir in a tablespoon of cream or sour cream at the end.
- You can add mushrooms or pearl onions in the last 2 hours for extra flavor.