Crockpot Steak Bites are tender, juicy pieces of top sirloin steak that are seared and then slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and savory dish.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:3-4 hours on HIGH or 6-8 hours on LOW
Total Time:4-8 hours 30 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1.5–2 pounds top sirloin steak cut into pieces
5 tablespoons salted butter divided
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar, red wine, or stock (optional) for deglazing the pan
1 small white onion sliced (about 1 cup)
3–4 cloves minced garlic
1 cup beef broth
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 teaspoon of water
Instructions
Set out steak at least 30 minutes before cooking. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet. Over medium-high heat, sear the steak pieces, adding a single layer of meat to the pan at a time, and allowing ample room around the steak. Work in batches to quickly brown on all sides, and then remove the seared steak pieces.
Deglaze the pan with a splash of vinegar, red wine, beef stock, or even water. Heat over low and scrape the browned bits from the skillet. Add scrapings to the crockpot.
In the crock of a slow cooker, layer the sliced onions and then the seared steak over the top.
Whisk together the garlic, beef broth, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and cornstarch and pour over the steak.
Cut the remaining butter into pieces and spread out over the top of the meat.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the steak pieces before cooking.
Adjust the seasoning to taste according to personal preference.
Serve with vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.