Crockpot Steak Bites with Au Jus Gravy (Print version)
Tender slow cooker steak bites cooked in savory au jus gravy with onion, garlic, and buttery pan juices.
# Ingredients:
For the steak bites
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2 lb (900 g) beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch bites
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
For the au jus gravy
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1 packet (about 1 oz) au jus gravy mix
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1 packet (about 0.87 oz) brown gravy mix
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1 packet (about 1 oz) dry onion soup mix
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1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water, optional
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional for serving
# Instructions:
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Pat the beef dry and season with black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, just until browned.
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Add the sliced onion and garlic to the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place the browned steak bites on top.
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Whisk the au jus mix, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Pour the mixture evenly over the beef.
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Dot the butter over the top. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours, until the beef is tender but still holds its shape.
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For thicker gravy, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 10-15 minutes. Cook on high with the lid slightly ajar until glossy and spoonable.
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Taste the gravy before adding any salt. Sprinkle with parsley if using and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
# Good to know:
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Best made with chuck roast for tender, juicy slow-cooked bites.
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Use low-sodium beef broth because packaged gravy mixes can be salty.
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Do not start with frozen beef. Thaw it fully before slow cooking.