Crockpot Steak Bites (Printable Version)
Tender steak bites slow-cooked with garlic, butter, and herbs for an easy weeknight 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
# Directions:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season thoroughly with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and smoked paprika, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
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 onion to the skillet, adding more butter if needed. 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 flavorful mixture over the steak in the crockpot.
05 - Add remaining butter on top. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours until steak is fork-tender and fully infused with flavors.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The meat becomes impossibly tender without any fuss or last minute stress
- Your kitchen will smell like a steakhouse all day long
02 -
- Dont skip the searing step. It takes ten minutes but creates flavor that slow cooking alone cant achieve
- Resist the urge to lift the lid. Every peek adds twenty minutes to the cooking time
03 -
- Cut your steak into slightly larger cubes than you think you need. They shrink as they cook
- Let the steak rest for five minutes before serving. This keeps all those juices inside instead of on your plate