Crockpot Steak Bites (Printable)

Tender, juicy steak bites slow-cooked with garlic, butter, and herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners.

# What you 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

# Directions:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season thoroughly 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 seared steak to the crockpot.
03 - Add minced garlic and onion to the skillet, adding more butter if necessary. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Pour this mixture over the steak in the crockpot.
05 - Place remaining butter on top of the steak. Stir gently to distribute all ingredients evenly.
06 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4 hours until steak reaches desired tenderness and flavors have melded together.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The slow cooker transforms budget-friendly sirloin into the kind of meltingly tender steak that usually costs twice as much at a restaurant
  • Everything cooks in one pot with minimal hands-on time, leaving you free to tackle whatever else is demanding your attention that day
02 -
  • Searing the steak first isn't strictly necessary, but that initial browning creates flavor compounds you cannot achieve through slow cooking alone
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking time because every time you do, you're adding 15-20 minutes to the overall cook time
03 -
  • If you want extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream during the last 10 minutes of cooking
  • Letting the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before serving helps it retain all those juices

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