Crockpot Steak Bites
These juicy and tender crockpot steak bites prepared in the slow cooker are not only simple, but delicious and perfect for busy days! It's great when you are wanting a juicy steak but would rather not fire up the grill. Plus, they are topped with a flavorful gravy that will have you wanting seconds!
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 pounds top sirloin steak cut into pieces
- 5 tablespoons salted butter divided
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar, red wine, or stock (optional) for deglazing the pan
- 1 small white onion sliced (about 1 cup)
- 3-4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 teaspoon of water
Instructions
- Set out steak at least 30 minutes before cooking. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet. Over medium-high heat, sear the steak pieces, adding a single layer of meat to the pan at a time, and allowing ample room around the steak. Work in batches to quickly brown on all sides, and then remove the seared steak pieces.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of vinegar, red wine, beef stock, or even water. Heat over low and scrape the browned bits from the skillet. Add scrapings to the crockpot.
- In the crock of a slow cooker, layer the sliced onions and then the seared steak over the top.
- Whisk together the garlic, beef broth, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and cornstarch and pour over the steak.
- Cut the remaining butter into pieces and spread out over the top of the meat.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours.
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Notes
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze up to 1 month.
Notes:
If you’re in a pinch for time, simply add everything to the crockpot. Searing the meat adds color and helps to lock in flavor, but it is not necessary. You will still have a tender, flavorful meal.
A hot skillet works best to quickly sear the outside of the meat. Work in batches so that the meat isn’t overcrowded.
Top sirloin works nicely for this recipe and is a mid-level steak choice for price. You can also use a stew meat for this recipe since it cooks for a long time and those tougher cuts of meat will break down into tender pieces.
If you would like to further thicken the gravy, mix an additional teaspoon or two of cornstarch into a bit of water and stir into the crockpot during the last hour of cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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