Description
These Crockpot Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a perfect fix-it-and-forget-it meal, featuring tender and juicy sirloin steak pieces cooked low and slow with sweet onions, garlic, and a rich au jus gravy. The addition of butter enhances the flavor, making this dish a savory delight that’s excellent served over 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 Ingredients
- 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 the 3 pounds of sirloin steak cut into bite-sized pieces into a large bowl. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper, then toss to evenly coat all the steak pieces with the seasoning.
- Sear the Steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once the oil is very hot, add the steak pieces in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Brown the steak pieces on all sides to develop a nice color, but do not cook them through. Add more oil as necessary for subsequent batches.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared steak pieces to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the thinly sliced sweet onion and garlic on top, then gently stir to combine them with the steak.
- Add Liquids and Butter: Pour in 1 cup of unsalted beef stock, sprinkle the 1-ounce packet of au jus gravy mix evenly over the mixture, and lay the 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, thinly sliced, across the top.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir the mixture once per hour if possible to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Serve: Once the steak is tender and the flavors melded, serve immediately. This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- This recipe is a perfect hands-off meal that yields tender, juicy steak bites infused with savory garlic butter flavor.
- Make sure to sear the steak pieces to develop flavor and enhance the texture before slow cooking.
- Stirring occasionally during slow cooking helps meld flavors and prevent sticking.
- Adjust seasoning or add extra butter for richer taste if desired.
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
