The Best Crockpot Steak Bites Recipe
Tender, flavorful steak bites slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, savory au jus sauce with butter. These Crockpot Steak bites are seared sirloin pieces that simmer for hours with onions, garlic, and seasonings until incredibly tender, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Crockpot Steak Bites
This is a meal the whole family is going to love! These Crockpot Steak Bites make for an easy weeknight meal that you can prep in the morning, then enjoy in the evening without stressing!
Someone told me this was similar to a Tiktok viral recipe (a Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe) but honestly, I’ve been making one variety or another of this simple recipe for years and it reminds me most of a Beef Tips and Gravy recipe.
This recipe for Slow Cooker Steak Bites is a family favorite not only because we love the tender steak bites, but I also love the convenience of slow cooking on a busy weeknight. The recipe is full of great flavor and I daresay, the leftovers are even better!
The tender bites of steak in the delicious gravy is something the entire family will love. Make a pot of Instant Pot rice or creamy mashed potatoes with a side of green beans and you’ll have a complete meal.
Tools Needed
- Large Skillet (I prefer a Cast Iron Skillet)
- Crock Pot or other Slow Cooker
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Fork or Whisk
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Steak Bites
Most of the ingredients for this steak bites recipe are pantry staples that you’ll already have on hand but they come together for a delicious, slow cooker meal.
- Sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces
- Kosher salt *see note
- Garlic powder
- Coarse ground black pepper
- Vegetable or canola oil
- Yellow onion, thinly sliced (or any sweet onion)
- Garlic, minced
- Water
- Low sodium beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Au jus gravy mix packet
- Cornstarch *see note
- Butter, cut into pieces (salted or unsalted butter is fine, whichever you prefer)
- Chopped parsley, optional for garnish (or other fresh herbs, if you prefer a different flavor)
Find the complete recipe with ingredient measurements in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make Slow Cooker Steak Bites
Making steak bites in crock pot is not hard! Here are the steps you’ll need to follow:
- If you haven’t already, cut the steak into small bite-sized pieces (around 1-inch cubes).
- Toss the steak cubes, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together to coat evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, in batches, add the steak pieces. Sear the beef cube pieces, making sure to not overcrowd the pan and place in the slow cooker. Add more oil as needed to the skillet until all the beef is seared. Add to the slow cooker.
- Add the onions, minced garlic, water, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and au jus packet to the bottom of the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or medium for 4-6 hours.
- Once your beef cubes are tender and cooked through, remove about ¼ cup of the liquid to a small mixing bowl. Add the corn starch and use a fork to mix it until there are no clumps left.
- Return this mixture to the slow cooker along with the butter and stir to combine. Turn the heat up to high and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the juicy steak bites over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles, if desired. Steak Bites and Potatoes are the best combo if you ask me 😉.
- Add a garnish of fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Pro Tips
- Other steak options that work well for Crock Pot Steak Bites: flat iron, chuck roast, or even beef stew meat. If you use a cheaper cut of beef, like round steak, make sure to cook it low and slow in the slow cooker to ensure it becomes as tender as it can be.
- If you use normal sea salt or regular salt, decrease the salt to 1/2 teaspoon.
- You can skip the cornstarch if you don’t want the juices to be slightly thicker like a gravy.
- I do not recommend skipping the searing. It adds so much flavor and gives the meat better color.
Our Favorite Sides
This delicious recipe is versatile, and you can change up your sides based on what you have on hand on any particular night of the week or what your family loves.
For a starch, we love to serve Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites with rice, mashed potatoes, egg noodles, riced cauliflower, etc.
For extra sides with this great recipe, we usually serve with steamed veggies and a yummy crusty bread, if desired. Here are some popular recipes with my family:
- Collard Greens
- Green Beans with Bacon and Brown Sugar
- Cream Cheese Corn
- Cucumber Salad
- Black-eyed Peas
- Deviled Eggs
- Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes (our favorite potatoes recipe)
Storage Directions
Refrigerator. Store leftover steak bites (with the gravy) in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezer. Freeze leftover Slow Cooker Steak Bites in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and rewarm gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave or in the slow cooker again.
More Main Dish Recipes + Slow Cooker Recipes
The Best Slow Cooker Steak Bites Recipe
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Tender, flavorful steak bites slow cooked to perfection in a rich, savory au jus sauce. The seared sirloin pieces simmer for hours with onions, garlic, and seasonings until incredibly tender, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Ingredients
- 2–2.5 pounds sirloin steak cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt *see note
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1-oz au jus gravy packet
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch *see note
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 4 pieces
- Chopped parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the steak, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together to coat evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, in batches, add the steak pieces. Sear the beef cube pieces, making sure to not overcrowd the pan and place in the slow cooker. Add more oil as needed to the skillet until all the beef is seared. Add to the slow cooker.
- Add the onions, garlic, water, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and au jus packet to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or medium for 4-6 hours.
- Once your beef is tender and cooked through, remove about ¼ cup of the liquid to a small mixing bowl. Add the corn starch and use a fork to mix it until there are no clumps left.
- Return the mixture to the slow cooker along with the butter and stir to combine. Turn the heat up to high and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles, if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Other steak options that work well too- flat iron, chuck roast, or even stew meat. If you use a cheaper cut of beef, make sure to cook it low and slow in the slow cooker to ensure it becomes as tender as it can be.
- If you use normal sea salt or table salt, decrease the salt to 1/2 teaspoon.
- You can skip the cornstarch if you don’t want the juices to be slightly thicker like a gravy.
- I do not recommend skipping the searing. It adds so much flavor and gives the meat better color.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, egg noodles, riced cauliflower, etc. Serve with steamed veggies and a yummy crusty bread, if desired.
- Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze leftovers in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and rewarm gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave or in the slow cooker again.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
