Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender, juicy sirloin steak pieces cooked low and slow with sweet onions, garlic, and a rich butter au jus gravy. Perfect as a fix-it-and-forget-it dinner, these steak bites are packed with flavor and pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 3 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Sauce
- 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: Place 3 pounds of sirloin steak cut into bite-sized pieces into a large bowl. Season evenly with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper, then toss to combine to ensure all pieces are well seasoned.
- Brown the Steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, ensuring the pan is very hot before adding steak. Brown the steak pieces in batches, searing them to develop color but not cooking through. Add more oil if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Transfer the browned steak pieces to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the thinly sliced small sweet onion and garlic cloves. Gently stir to combine the ingredients.
- Add Liquids and Butter: Pour 1 cup of unsalted beef stock over the steak mixture. Sprinkle the 1-ounce packet of au jus gravy mix evenly on top. Lay 4 tablespoons of thinly sliced unsalted butter over the surface.
- Cook the Steak Bites: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Stirring once every hour if possible helps to blend flavors and ensure even cooking.
- Serve: Once cooked until tender and flavorful, serve the garlic butter steak bites hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This recipe is a great fix-it-and-forget-it meal, allowing flavors to meld while you carry on with your day.
- For best flavor and texture, sear the steak pieces well before placing them in the slow cooker.
- Make sure to stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Pairs beautifully with sides like mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 756 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 119 mg
