Crockpot Steak Bites (Printable version)
Tender sirloin cubes slow-cooked with garlic butter, herbs, and savory seasonings for an effortless weeknight dinner.
# 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
# How to make it:
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 to the crockpot.
03 - Add minced garlic and onion to the skillet with additional butter if needed. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Pour mixture over steak in the 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 tips:
01 -
- You get that restaurant quality flavor with almost zero hands on time
- The meat becomes impossibly tender while developing deep savory flavors
- Everything cooks in one pot making cleanup surprisingly simple
02 -
- Searing might feel like an extra step but it creates those caramelized bits that transform the entire flavor profile
- Cutting your steak into equal sized pieces prevents some pieces from drying out while others stay tough
03 -
- Letting the seared meat rest while you make the sauce helps it retain more juices
- Room temperature steak sears better so take it out 20 minutes before cooking