Tender Crock Pot Steak Bites with Simple Ingredients (Print version)
Tender Crock Pot steak bites simmered with onion, garlic, butter, and beef broth until juicy and spoon-tender.
# Ingredients:
For the steak bites
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3 lb (1.36 kg) round steak, stew meat, or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil, optional for searing
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional thickener
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon cold water
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for serving
# Instructions:
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Cut the beef into even 1-inch pieces. Toss with kosher salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, then transfer it to the slow cooker. Skip this step for a dump-and-cook version.
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Add onion, garlic, butter, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker. Stir gently so the beef is coated.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
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For a thicker sauce, stir cornstarch and cold water together until smooth. Add it to the slow cooker during the last 20-30 minutes and cook until slightly thickened.
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Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve the steak bites with plenty of broth over potatoes, rice, noodles, or vegetables.
# Good to know:
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Cooking on low gives the most tender texture.
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Searing is optional but adds deeper beef flavor.
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Store leftovers with the sauce to keep the meat moist.