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A detailed image showing juicy, tender garlic butter steak bites in a slow cooker, highlighting the rich and savory sauce.

Slow Cooker Steak Bites with Garlic Butter Sauce

These Slow Cooker Steak Bites are incredibly tender and flavorful, simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce. This easy crockpot recipe is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast or sirloin cut into 1 to 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker A 6-quart slow cooker is recommended.
  • 1 Large Skillet For searing the beef.

Method
 

  1. Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in beef broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  3. Pour the garlic-broth mixture over the steak in the slow cooker. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the steak is tender.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For the best flavor, do not skip the searing step. It creates a rich, deep flavor that you won't get otherwise.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.