Description
These delicious Crockpot Steak Bites are tender, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for a hands-off meal, the steak bites cook slowly with a savory blend of butter, garlic, and spices, resulting in juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pieces ideal for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening sauce)
Instructions
- Searing the Steak Bites (Optional): Heat a skillet over high heat and quickly sear the steak bites on all sides to lock in flavor and develop a nice crust. This step enhances the texture and adds a rich flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Place the seared or raw steak bites into the crockpot, arranging them evenly.
- Add Seasonings and Liquids: Pour the melted butter over the steak pieces, then add minced garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Stir gently to ensure the steak is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Slow Cook the Steak: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for about 3 hours, until the steak bites are tender and flavorful.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry. Add this to the crockpot and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the cooked steak bites for a pop of color and freshness. Serve the steak warm over your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Searing the steak bites before slow cooking is optional but recommended for better flavor and texture.
- Adjust seasonings according to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free or substitute with tamari sauce.
- To keep the steak bites tender, avoid overcooking in the crockpot.
- The sauce can be thickened with cornstarch slurry as described or left as is for a thinner broth-like consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or other herbs like thyme for variation.
