Crockpot Steak Bites (Printable View)

Tender steak bites slow-cooked with garlic, butter, and herbs for an easy flavorful main dish.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

→ Liquids

04 - 1/2 cup beef broth
05 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Dairy

06 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

→ Spices & Herbs

07 - 1 tsp kosher salt
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and smoked paprika, ensuring all pieces are coated.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak cubes in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer seared steak to the crockpot.
03 - Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet, adding more butter if necessary. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
04 - Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Pour this mixture over the steak in the crockpot.
05 - Place remaining butter on top of the steak. Stir gently to combine ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours until steak reaches desired tenderness.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The meat becomes impossibly tender without requiring hours of active cooking time
  • Minimal prep work means you can set it and forget it until dinner
  • The garlic butter sauce creates its own rich gravy perfect for sopping up
02 -
  • Do not skip the searing step even though it adds a few minutes, those browned bits create the deep, rich flavor base
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid too often, every time you do you add 15-20 minutes to the cooking time
03 -
  • Double the recipe and freeze half for an even easier dinner next week
  • If your crockpot runs hot, check after 3 hours to prevent overcooking

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