Description
Tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites, perfect for a comforting meal with minimal effort. Seared sirloin steak pieces are slow-cooked with sweet onions, garlic, beef stock, au jus gravy mix, and butter, resulting in rich, melt-in-your-mouth bites ideal for serving over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Ingredients
Steak and Seasoning
- 3 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For Searing and Slow Cooking
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil (you may need more)
- 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup unsalted beef stock
- 1 ounce packet au jus gravy mix
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Season the steak: In a large bowl, combine 3 pounds of sirloin steak pieces with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper and toss until evenly coated.
- Brown the steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, brown the steak pieces in batches to develop color and flavor without fully cooking them. Add more oil as necessary during this step.
- Prepare slow cooker base: Transfer all the seared steak pieces into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the thinly sliced sweet onion and garlic, gently stirring to combine.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in 1 cup unsalted beef stock and sprinkle evenly with the 1-ounce packet of au jus gravy mix. Lay the 4 tablespoons of thinly sliced unsalted butter over the top of the mixture.
- Slow cook the steak bites: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir gently once every hour if possible to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Serve: Once the steak bites are tender and flavorful, serve them hot alongside mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For best flavor, sear the steak pieces in batches without overcrowding to ensure proper browning.
- Stirring the slow cooker contents every hour helps evenly distribute flavors but is optional if you cannot attend to it frequently.
- You can adjust seasoning after cooking if needed, depending on your taste preferences.
- The recipe pairs well with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
