Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Slow Cooker Recipe)
These Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites have an incredibly tender, juicy, and rich buttery flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, this budget-friendly dish transforms an affordable cut of beef into a mouthwatering, slow-cooked masterpiece.
This recipe is a staple in our home, especially on busy days when I want something hearty but hands-off. These steak cubes are pure comfort food the whole family will love, and your house will be filled with the aroma of garlic, butter, and slow-cooked steak.
If you love easy, slow-cooked meals, you’ll have to try my crock pot meatballs and gravy and this orange barbecue chicken. They are both flavorful and tried and tested recipes.
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💗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: Just dump everything in the crockpot and let it do the work! Other than cutting the steak into pieces, everything is easy. Seriously, dump-and-go—it comes together fast!
- Inexpensive: With only a few simple ingredients, steak tips in the crock pot are a great choice to help stretch your budget.
- Perfect for meal prep: Leftovers are even better the next day!
- Family-friendly: Kids, as well as adults, will love each mouthful of butter and garlic-flavored steak.
- Versatile: Serve over mashed garlic potatoes, rice, or noodles for a complete meal.
🛒 Ingredients Needed
These steak cubes with garlic butter use a handful of simple ingredients to create a smooth, savory sauce perfect for dinner. The complete ingredients and amounts are included in the printable recipe card below.
- Sirloin Steak: Sirloin is great and my favorite cut of meat, but you could use any cut, such as ribeye, NY strip, or chuck steak. This recipe is fantastic for cheaper cuts since they cook low and slow in the crockpot.
- Mushrooms: Adds flavor and texture. If you’re not a fan of mushrooms, feel free to leave them out.
- Garlic: For convenience, I prefer to use minced garlic from a jar. This gives the steak a rich, savory taste.
- Au Jus Gravy Mix: Helps to create a silky sauce.
- Onion Soup Mix: Adds more seasonings and pairs with the beefy flavor.
- Butter: It helps create a rich sauce, and everything is better with butter.
- Beef Broth: Keeps the steak tender and juicy and aids in making gravy.
⏩ Recipe Shortcuts
I’m always looking for ways to prep ahead and save time in the kitchen. Here are a few suggestions that might help you.
- Buy pre-cut steak bites: Some grocery stores sell steak tips or steak bites. If you’re running short on time, this might help. I have also used thick-cut stew meat, and it works great.
- Prep ahead: At night, place everything in the crockpot bowl, cover it, and refrigerate. The next day, place the bowl in the crockpot and turn it on.
- Make into a Freezer Meal: Place all of the ingredients into a freezer-safe bag and freeze. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, place it in your crockpot, and cook according to the instructions.
For more family-friendly meals, try my beef pot pie recipe and chicken spaghetti casserole with Velveeta. They are both winners at the dinner table.
📋 How to Make Crock Pot Steak Bites
Making this recipe is simple and requires just a few steps. The recipe card below provides complete step-by-step instructions.
Step 1: First, grab your steak and cut it into bite-sized pieces—about an inch each. If you see any tough gristle or extra fat, go ahead and toss that.
Step 2: Add your steak pieces to the bottom of your slow cooker.
Step 3: Sprinkle those mushrooms right on top—don’t worry, they’ll cook down and soak up all the flavor.
Step 4: Now for the good stuff—add the minced garlic, onion soup mix, and au jus mix, making sure to distribute them evenly. Then, take your butter and dot it over the top. This is what’s going to make everything rich and delicious.
Step 5: Finally, pour in the beef broth, pop the lid on, and let your crockpot work its magic. Set it on low for 4-6 hours if you have time, or crank it up to high for 3-4 hours if you’re in a hurry.
Step 6: When it’s done, serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles—whatever makes you happy. Grab a fork and dig in!
🍽 How to Serve This Dish
These are a few of my favorites for serving these easy crock pot steak tips.
- Over Mashed Potatoes: The creamy potatoes soak up all of the garlic butter sauce, with plenty to go around. Steak bites and potatoes are the perfect combination.
- Over Rice or Egg Noodles: Rice or noodles are super options for this steak bites recipe.
- Over Thick Bread or a Hoagie Roll: The bread or hoagie roll will soak up all the juices and make a delightful sandwich. Grab some paper towels. It might be messy, but it’s worth it!
🧺 How to Store Leftovers
Leftover slow cooker garlic steak bites are delicious and reheat well.
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze in a sealed bag or container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm in a skillet over low heat or microwave until warm, adding a splash of beef broth or water if needed.
❔ Recipe FAQs
You can use a brown gravy mix if you don’t have an au jus mix. Once cooked, the gravy may be thicker.
You can absolutely add other vegetables to the slow cooker steak bites. Bell peppers, onions, and carrots would be great additions.
Yes. Cooking steak in a crock pot (or slow cooker) on a low and slow setting will result in tender and flavorful meat.
Yes, you can make this recipe on the stovetop. Add a little oil to a large skillet, add your steak bites, and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning as they brown. Then add the rest of your ingredients and cook for about 20 minutes or until desired doneness.
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👩🏻🍳 Recipe
Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Sirloin Steak or your favorite cuts of steak (See Notes)
- 8 ounces Sliced Mushrooms
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
- 1 packet Au Jus Gravy Mix
- 1 packet Onion Soup Mix
- 4 Tablespoons Butter sliced into pats
- 1¼ cups Beef Broth
Instructions
- Cut the steak into 1-inch bites, discarding fat or gristle.
- Place the steak in the bottom of a crock pot.
- Place mushrooms on top of the steak.
- Cover with garlic, gravy mix, and onion soup mix.
- Place the slices of butter on top.
- Pour the beef broth over the steak.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Notes
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- Buy pre-cut steak bites: Some grocery stores sell steak tips or steak bites. If you’re running short on time, this might help. I have also used thick-cut stew meat, and it works great.
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- Prep ahead: At night, place everything in the crockpot bowl, cover, and refrigerate. The next day, place the bowl in the crockpot and turn it on.
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- Make into a Freezer Meal: Place all of the ingredients into a freezer-safe bag and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, place in your slow cooker, and cook according to the instructions.
An easy and delicious dinner recipe! My family loved this dish over mashed potatoes.