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Instant Pot Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Instant Pot Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe features tender, juicy beef sirloin cubes cooked to perfection with aromatic garlic, butter, and savory seasonings. The beef is quickly sautéed in the Instant Pot for a rich, caramelized exterior before pressure cooking to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Optional mushrooms and onions add depth of flavor, making this a quick and hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasonings

  • 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch cubes, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Aromatics and Liquids

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup melted ghee or butter
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced or sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth (for Instant Pot)
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Instant Pot: Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and allow it to heat up. Add the melted ghee or butter, then add the seasoned beef sirloin cubes. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef starts to brown on all sides.
  2. Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced onions and optional sliced mushrooms. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms soften and the onions become translucent.
  3. Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 1 minute to release its fragrance.
  4. Add Seasonings and Broth: Turn off the sauté function. Sprinkle the steak seasoning mix (salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika) evenly over the contents. Pour in 1 cup of beef broth. Using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot well to deglaze and remove any browned bits to prevent burning during pressure cooking.
  5. Pressure Cook: Close the lid and seal the valve. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for 9 minutes.
  6. Release Pressure: When the cooking time ends, carefully perform a quick release of the pressure by turning the valve to venting.
  7. Serve: Once the pressure is fully released, open the lid, stir gently, and serve the garlic butter steak bites hot, optionally with sides like mashed potatoes or vegetables.

Notes

  • You can substitute ghee with butter or a neutral oil if preferred.
  • If using the slow cooker, reduce beef broth to 1/2 cup and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours.
  • For best results, cut steak into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Deglazing the Instant Pot bottom is critical to avoid the burn warning.
  • Optional mushrooms add a nice earthy flavor but can be omitted if preferred.

Find it online: https://emilyscook.com/instant-pot-garlic-butter-steak-bites-recipe/