Here’s a super-easy crockpot steak bites recipe—tender, flavorful, and hands-off 🥩🍲
🥩 Crockpot Steak Bites
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1–1½ lb (450–680 g) sirloin, ribeye, or flank steak, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning, optional)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or red pepper flakes for a kick
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Optional sear
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly sear steak cubes 1–2 minutes per side for extra flavor (optional but tasty). - Combine in crockpot
Place steak bites in the slow cooker. Add beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic, onion powder, and optional spices. Stir to combine. - Cook
Cover and cook:- Low: 3–4 hours
- High: 1.5–2 hours
until steak is tender but not falling apart.
- Optional thickening
If you want a thicker sauce, remove steak bites and stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water. Cook 10 minutes on high until thickened, then return steak to sauce. - Serve
Sprinkle with parsley. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or with roasted veggies.
🌟 Variations
- Garlic butter steak bites: Add 2 tbsp butter and extra garlic at the end.
- Spicy Asian: Add 1–2 tsp sriracha and a drizzle of honey.
- Mushroom steak bites: Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms 30 minutes before done.
- Creamy option: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream at the end for a rich sauce.
If you want, I can give a “Crockpot steak bites with balsamic garlic sauce” version that comes out super tender and restaurant-quality. It’s one of my favorite slow-cooker recipes.
Do you want me to do that?
