Description
These crockpot steak bites are an easy and delicious dish to make. Tender steak is cooked to perfection in a flavorful au jus sauce, creating a hearty meal that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Ingredients
Steak Bites:
- 3 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Au Jus Sauce:
- 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup unsalted beef stock
- 1 1 ounce packet au jus gravy mix
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Steak: Toss cubed steak with salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Sear Steak: Sear steak pieces in batches in a skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Add onion, garlic, beef stock, au jus mix, and butter to the slow cooker with the steak.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Alternative meats like round steak or chuck roast can be used.
- Searing the steak enhances flavor.
- Substitute unsalted beef broth for beef stock if necessary.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1185mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 119mg
