Crockpot Steak Bites (Print Version)

Tender steak cubes slow-cooked with garlic butter and herbs for an easy, flavorful main dish ready in 4 hours.

# What You'll 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and smoked paprika.
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 to the crockpot.
03 - Add garlic and onion to the skillet with additional butter if needed. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Pour mixture over steak in crockpot.
05 - Place remaining butter on top of steak. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours until tender.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that fancy steakhouse experience with practically zero active cooking time
  • The slow cooker creates this incredible depth of flavor that feels like you spent all day tending to it
  • Leftovers (if you somehow have any) reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Skip the sear step if you are in a huge rush, but you will sacrifice that restaurant-quality depth of flavor
  • Opening the lid too often adds significant cooking time, so trust the process and resist checking
  • The sauce might seem thin initially but will concentrate beautifully as it cooks
03 -
  • For extra luxurious results, stir in a splash of heavy cream during the last 10 minutes of cooking
  • If the sauce is too thin at the end, remove the lid and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes to reduce

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