Crockpot Steak Bites Garlic Butter Herbs (Printable)

Tender steak bites slow-cooked with garlic butter and herbs for an easy weeknight dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and 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. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits.
04 - Pour the aromatic mixture over the steak in the crockpot. Add remaining butter on top. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4 hours until steak reaches desired tenderness and flavors have melded together.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The meat becomes impossibly tender without any fancy techniques or hours of active cooking time
  • Your entire kitchen will smell like a steakhouse while you go about your day
  • Leftovers (if they exist) reheat beautifully for next-day lunches
02 -
  • Do not skip the searing step. Those browned bits create the depth of flavor that makes this taste like it simmered all day on the stove.
  • Crowding the pan while searing will steam the meat instead of browning it. Work in batches and resist the urge to rush.
  • The steak will continue releasing liquid as it cooks, so dont worry if it looks a bit dry at first.
03 -
  • Let the steak cubes come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before searing. Theyll brown more evenly and cook more consistently throughout.
  • If you have time, make this a day ahead. The flavors deepen overnight and it reheats beautifully for an even better meal the next day.

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