Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender, flavorful cubes of sirloin or chuck roast slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with sweet onions and savory au jus gravy, perfect for a comforting meal served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasonings
- 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)
Cooking Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 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: Cut the sirloin steak or chuck roast into bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, season the steak pieces evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the Steak: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak bites in batches and sear until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Prepare Slow Cooker: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the thinly sliced sweet onion until translucent and slightly caramelized. Transfer the onions to the slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the seared steak bites on top of the onions in the slow cooker. Add the pressed garlic cloves, low sodium beef broth, and the au jus gravy mix. Stir gently to combine without breaking up the steak pieces.
- Slow Cook the Steak Bites: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 hours (440 minutes) until the steak bites are tender.
- Add Butter and Finish: About 15 minutes before serving, add the sliced unsalted butter to the slow cooker and gently stir to melt into the sauce, enriching the flavor and texture.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the garlic butter steak bites hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Notes
- For best results, cutting the steak into uniform bite-sized pieces ensures even cooking.
- Using sirloin will be leaner, while chuck roast offers more tenderness and flavor due to marbling.
- You can substitute low sodium beef broth with regular beef broth if preferred.
- Serve with a side of creamy mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 413 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
