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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites feature tender cubes of sirloin or chuck roast simmered low and slow in a rich garlic butter sauce with sweet onions. This comforting and flavorful dish is perfect served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, making it an easy and satisfying crockpot dinner.

  • Total Time: 7 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 - 10 servings

Ingredients

Beef and Seasonings

  • 4 pounds Sirloin Steak or Chuck Roast (cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (not the hot one)
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, divided

Vegetables and Sauce

  • 1 large Sweet Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Beef Broth
  • 1-ounce packet Au Jus Gravy Mix
  • 6 cloves Garlic, pressed
  • 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, sliced

Garnish

  • Chopped Fresh Parsley

Instructions

  1. Prep the Beef: Place the cubed meat into a large bowl and add the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir well to evenly coat the meat with the seasonings. Then add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix again to distribute the seasoning and oil throughout the meat cubes.
  2. Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add batches of the seasoned meat to the skillet, avoiding overcrowding. Brown the meat on two sides, flipping once to get a nice crust. Transfer each batch of browned meat to the slow cooker as you finish.
  3. Sauté the Onion: In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced sweet onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions develop slight color and start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add a little oil if the pan is getting dry. Then add the sautéed onions to the slow cooker with the browned meat and mix together.
  4. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium beef broth and the au jus gravy mix until smooth. Press the garlic cloves into this broth mixture, stirring well, then pour the mixture over the meat and onions in the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Place the sliced unsalted butter evenly on top of the beef mixture.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Stir every 60 minutes or so, allowing all the meat pieces to braise fully in the garlic butter sauce and to evenly absorb the flavors.
  6. Serve: Once cooked, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the steak bites hot, ideally over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a hearty meal.

Notes

  • Browning the meat before slow cooking helps develop flavor and texture, but if you are short on time you can skip this step and cook the meat directly in the slow cooker.
  • Use sirloin for a leaner bite or chuck roast for more marbling and richness.
  • Stirring the meat during cooking ensures even flavor distribution and prevents sticking.
  • Adjust seasoning at the end if needed, as slow cooking can mellow flavors.
  • Make sure to cut the steak into evenly sized cubes to ensure uniform cooking.
  • This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on the size of your slow cooker.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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