Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender, flavorful chunks of sirloin or chuck roast slow-cooked in a rich garlic-butter sauce with sweet onions. This comforting dish is perfect served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice and is easy to prepare for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
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Steak and Seasoning
- 4 pounds Sirloin Steak or Chuck Roast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika, not hot
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, divided
Additional Ingredients
- 1 large Sweet Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Low Sodium Beef Broth
- 1-ounce packet Au Jus Gravy Mix
- 6 cloves Garlic, pressed
- 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, sliced
- Chopped Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Begin by cutting the sirloin steak or chuck roast into bite-sized cubes. Season the beef evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to infuse flavor.
- Sear the Steak: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef cubes and brown them on all sides for a few minutes to develop a rich crust. This step enhances flavor before slow cooking.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the thinly sliced sweet onion until soft and translucent. Add the pressed garlic cloves and cook for one more minute to release their aroma.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared steak, sautéed onions, and garlic into the slow cooker. Pour in the low sodium beef broth, then sprinkle the Au Jus gravy mix over the top. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Add Butter and Cook Low and Slow: Place the sliced unsalted butter on top of the mixture in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for about 4 to 5 hours until the steak is tender and infused with garlic butter flavor.
- Finish and Garnish: Once cooked, stir the steak bites gently to coat them with the flavorful sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving to add freshness and color.
- Serve: Serve the garlic butter steak bites hot over your choice of mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- For best flavor, sear the steak cubes before slow cooking to lock in juices and enhance richness.
- Use low sodium beef broth to control salt levels as additional salt is added with the Au Jus mix and seasoning.
- If chuck roast is used, the slow cooking time ensures the meat becomes tender and flavorful.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on your preference for a stronger or milder garlic flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to preserve tenderness.
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered noodles to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 413 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
