Crockpot Steak Bites
Tender, juicy sirloin steak bites slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with baby potatoes. The easiest and most comforting crockpot dinner — just set it and forget it!
Equipment
- 6 Quart Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cast Iron Skillet (for optional searing)
- Sharp Knife & Cutting Board
- Wooden Spoon
- Small Bowl (for cornstarch slurry)
Ingredients
Steak Bites
- 1.5 lb Beef Sirloin Steak cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb Baby Potatoes halved
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 5 Cloves Fresh Garlic minced
- ½ cup Beef Broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Thyme fresh or dried
- Salt-and-pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley for garnish
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup Mushrooms sliced
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch + 2 tbsp water for thickening
Instructions
- Optional: Sear steak cubes in a hot cast iron skillet with butter for 1–2 minutes per side until golden-brown. Transfer to crockpot.
- Add baby potatoes, minced garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper, and optional add-ins to the crockpot.
- Place butter pieces on top of everything.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Optional: Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into crockpot 30 minutes before serving. Cook on HIGH to thicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Notes
- Searing: Optional but highly recommended — adds incredible flavor.
- LOW vs HIGH: Always prefer LOW setting for the most tender results.
- Don't Lift the Lid: Each peek adds 20–30 minutes to cooking time.
- Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 4 days, freezer for 3 months.
- Best Cut: Sirloin or chuck steak work best for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 38g |
| Carbohydrates | 22g |
| Fat | 20g |
| Saturated Fat | 9g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sodium | 740mg |