Description
Hearty crockpot savory steak bites bring robust flavor straight from slow-cooking magic. Tender beef chunks mingle with rich herbs and spices, creating a delicious meal that satisfies complete comfort cravings you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5–2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into pieces
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3–4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 small white onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
Cooking Liquids and Thickeners:
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 teaspoon of water
Instructions
- Remove steak from refrigerator and allow to rest at ambient temperature for optimal meat preparation, then slice into uniform, bite-sized morsels.
- Heat a robust skillet with butter and oil over medium-high flame, creating a sizzling surface for meat caramelization.
- Strategically sear meat pieces in batches, ensuring each chunk develops a rich, golden-brown exterior without overcrowding the cooking surface.
- Transfer beautifully seared meat chunks into the crockpot, creating an initial layer of protein.
- Carefully arrange sliced onions as the next foundational layer within the slow cooker.
- Craft a flavor-packed liquid mixture by combining minced garlic, robust beef broth, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch until smoothly incorporated.
- Gently cascade the seasoned liquid over the meat and onion layers, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Dot the surface with remaining butter pieces, distributing them evenly to enhance moisture and richness.
- Secure the crockpot lid and initiate cooking process: select high temperature for 3-4 hours or low temperature for 6-8 hours, allowing meat to tenderize and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Once cooking completes, allow brief resting time before serving to maximize flavor integration.
Notes
- Bringing meat to room temperature helps achieve even cooking and tenderness throughout the steak bites.
- Searing creates a delicious golden-brown crust that locks in flavor and provides a rich, caramelized exterior before slow cooking.
- Layering ingredients strategically ensures that onions create a protective base and the sauce evenly coats the meat during the slow cooking process.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg