Slow Cooker Steak Bites

Smothered in rich garlic butter, these Slow Cooker Steak Bites taste like a premium steak dinner, but only take five minutes to make. This recipe can go straight from your freezer to your crock pot, but comes out tasting like you spent all day in the kitchen. A perfect family meal or game day appetizer, these steak bites combine great taste with quick cooking.

Whether you’re looking for a nostalgic weeknight dinner or something delicious to snack on while you watch the big game with friends, these Slow Cooker Steak Bites are your answer. The onion, gravy, beef broth, garlic, butter, and parsley come together in a gorgeous medley of savoury bold flavour. Lay the tender meat bites over some fluffy mashed potatoes and a side of your go-to vegetable and voila: dinner your entire family will enjoy.

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Slow Cooker Steak Bites

Ingredients:

• 3 lb. sirloin steak, cut into bite sized cubes
• ½ onion, thinly sliced
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1 au jus gravy packet
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp. parsley

Assembly instructions:

1. Add all ingredients into a large freezer bag. Mix gently to combine. Remove excess air, seal and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw. Add bag contents to slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
2. Or to cook in the Instant Pot, add marinade and contents into the instant pot. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes with a quick release. If desired, before pressure cooking, separate steak from marinade and sauté steak bites until well browned, approximately 8-10 minutes.

Slow Cooker Steak Bite FAQs:

What’s the best cut of meat to use for steak bites? Sirloin is our go-to for making steak bites, balancing cost, tenderness, and flavour. Tenderloin is, you guessed it, very tender, but more costly. Ribeye and New York strip are also pricier, so we typically don’t go for those cuts for this meal.

What should I serve with Slow Cooker Steak Bites? Mashed potatoes are the infamously perfect pairing for steak bites, offering the perfect bed for the flavourful sauce and tender beef bites to sit on. We always pop some vegetables on the side for some greens. Oven-roasted asparagus, canned corn, steamed broccoli, or sautéed zucchini are always a favourite side for this recipe.

How do I store leftover steak bites? Simply place any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. While they can last up to three days, don’t be surprised if they disappear into snacking mouths before you know it!

Why slow cook steak bites? Slow cooking is like magic. And by magic, we mean it allows the deep, rich flavour of the butter, garlic, beef broth, parsley, and gravy to soak into your meat. Plus, the low and slow cooking method means for the tenderest of tender bites.

Looking for other delicious comfort food recipes?

Comfort foods like these slow cooker steak bites not only taste good, they’re also good for the soul. If you’re looking for other foods that remind you of home, and that you can make ahead, you’re in the right place. Check out our Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Lazy Shepherd’s Pie, Turkey Chili, Easy Tuna Casserole Freezer Meal, or Make Ahead Mac and Cheese. And be sure to let us know what you think!

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Slow Cooker Steak Bites

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs

Total Time

3 hrs 5 mins

 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef, freezer meal, Instant Pot, slow cooker

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 403 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 lb. sirloin steak cut into bite sized cubes
• ½ onion thinly sliced
• 3 clove garlic minced
• 1 au jus gravy packet
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter cut into cubes
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp. parsley

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Add all ingredients into a large freezer bag. Mix gently to combine. Remove excess air, seal and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw. Add bag contents to slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
2. Or to cook in the Instant Pot, add marinade and contents into the instant pot. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes with a quick release. If desired, before pressure cooking, separate steak from marinade and sauté steak bites until well browned, approximately 8-10 minutes.