Tender Slow Cooker Steak Bites
When you’re craving quality red meat without cooking a whole roast, these tender steak bites won’t disappoint! Everything goes straight into the slow cooker, resulting in delicious beef with a rich, flavorful sauce. It couldn’t be easier to prep—just set it and forget it until dinnertime!
What’s To Love About This Recipe
- Make this your go-to recipe when you need an easy-prep meal. Everything goes straight into the slow cooker!
- The slow cooker produces the best comfort food with minimal effort. Making rich, savory sauces can be intimidating on the stovetop, but this method makes it foolproof.
- This might be your most straightforward meal prep yet! The leftovers reheat well and are just as tender.
- This main dish is a flexible choice for many serving options. Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, or choose a low-carb option by serving over cauliflower rice or other veggies.
- It’s easy to adjust the seasoning, add different herbs, or spice it up a bit!
Ingredients Needed
- Beef or bison stew meat – Both of these are budget-friendly options and ideal for slow cooking. Stew meat comes pre-cut from tougher cuts like chuck roast but becomes super tender while it cooks. Pre-cut stew meat saves you prep time; however, you can also buy a roast and cut it yourself.
- Flour – Use all-purpose flour to create a dredge that provides some thickness to the sauce and helps the seasoning stick to the stew meat. You can also use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Pot roast seasoning or Steak seasoning – I love my homemade seasoning blends and generally have an extra batch or two mixed up already. You can use a homemade or store-bought option – whatever works for you!
- Sweet onion – Chop a small sweet onion to add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Jarred minced garlic – Add garlic for a richer flavor.
- Butter – Butter keeps the sauce decadent and smooth.
- Beef broth – Finally, add beef broth to create the base for the savory sauce.
How To Make Slow Cooker Steak Bites
- Place beef in the slow cooker and toss with flour and seasoning to coat evenly.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles and top with fresh chopped parsley.
Pro Tips
- If you use a roast, cut the meat into uniform-size pieces for even cooking. You can also buy pre-cut stew meat to save time.
- You do not need to sear the steak bites before slow-cooking.
- For extra tender steak bites, cook on low. If you are short on time, use high heat, but know that the meat might not be quite as tender.
- Save time by prepping ahead! Combine all ingredients (except broth) in a freezer baggie and refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 3 months. Dump the ingredients into the slow cooker, add the broth, and start cooking!
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- For different steak options, use:
- Chuck roast – This tougher meat will be the best choice for slow cooking. Cut it into bite-sized pieces and cook low and slow for maximum tenderness.
- Sirloin – This will be tender and leaner but often more expensive.
- Bison stew meat – This is an even leaner choice with a slightly gamier flavor. It has a richer taste than beef, but take care not to overcook it since it is lower in fat.
- Change up the seasoning with:
- Homemade pot roast seasoning (my top recommendation) or Easy Homemade Steak Seasoning
- Smoked paprika, thyme, or rosemary for more flavor
- Extra pepper if you like a peppery flavor
- A pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for spicy heat
- If the sauce is too thin at the end, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 15 minutes.
- Add in extra veggies such as potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, or green beans for a complete meal.
How To Serve Slow Cooker Steak Bites
Serve steak bites over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice. You won’t want to let any of the gravy-like sauce go to waste! If you’re looking for a low-carb choice, go for mashed cauliflower or cauli-rice to soak up the flavor.
Make a complete meal by serving steak bites with Slow Cooker Roasted Fall Vegetables, garlic bread, or a fresh side salad.
Try something new with the leftovers! These would also make delicious steak bite sliders with horseradish mayo, or you could use them for a hearty beef soup. Toss the steak bites with veggies into a stir fry for another creative option!
Storing and Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing is not generally recommended to maintain the best results, but if needed, you can freeze individual servings for up to 3 months to reheat later.
When you’re ready to enjoy the leftovers, reheat them on the stovetop with a splash of broth. If using the microwave, reheat in short intervals to prevent overcooking, resulting in toughened meat.
Tender Slow Cooker Steak Bites
When you’re craving quality red meat without cooking a whole roast, these tender steak bites won’t disappoint! Everything goes straight into the slow cooker, resulting in delicious beef with a rich, flavorful sauce. It couldn’t be easier to prep—just set it and forget it until dinnertime!
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Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pound beef or bison stew meat
- 2 teaspoons flour can be gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons pot roast seasoning or steak seasoning homemade or store-bought
- 1 small sweet onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
- Place beef in slow cooker and toss with flour and seasoning to coat evenly
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-10 hours
- Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles and top with fresh chopped parsley
Notes
- Store leftover steak bites in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth. If you use the microwave, reheat in short intervals to prevent overcooking.
- Cut the meat into uniform-size pieces for even cooking or buy pre-cut stew meat.
- For the most tender results, cook on low. If you are short on time, use high heat (the meat might not be quite as tender).
- Prep ahead by combining all ingredients (except broth) in a freezer baggie and storing in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Add all contents of the bag to the slow cooker, then broth, and cook as directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 52gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 934mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 8mg
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