Garlic Butter Steak Bites Crockpot
The Garlic Butter Steak Bites Crockpot recipe is an easy, hands-off slow cooker meal featuring tender, juicy steak bites simmered in a rich and aromatic garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy days, this flavorful dish delivers restaurant-quality steak effortlessly and pairs well with rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Steak and Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck roast or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Variations
- Red pepper flakes or cayenne, to taste (for spicy kick)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (for mushroom lover’s edition)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (for herb infusion)
- Prepare the Steak: Cut your chosen steak into bite-sized pieces, trimming excess fat for a leaner, easy-to-eat texture.
- Sauté Garlic and Butter: In a skillet, melt butter and gently sauté minced garlic until fragrant but not browned, enhancing the sauce’s flavor.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Place the steak bites in the crockpot, pour in the garlic butter mixture, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the steak to become tender yet juicy.
- Finish and Garnish: Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving to add brightness to the dish.
Notes
- Choose tender cuts like sirloin or chuck for the best texture in slow cooking.
- Cooking garlic in butter first intensifies the flavor and aroma dramatically.
- Cooking on low heat maximizes tenderness while preventing the steak from drying out.
- Use freshly minced garlic rather than powdered or jarred for best flavor.
- Let the steak bites rest a few minutes after cooking to soak up the juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Steak Bites, Crockpot Steak, Slow Cooker Steak, Easy Steak Recipe, Gluten Free Steak, Weeknight Dinner