Slow Cooker Steak Bites are the simple, savory yet economical dinner you'll want to make on repeat. This easy recipe features tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce made with garlic, onion, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. With just a few pantry staples and zero babysitting, you'll have a protein-packed meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Here is what you need to make this incredible crock-pot steak bites recipe. For quantities and full preparation instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- ▢Stew meat - I love using stew meat for this recipe. It is economical, gets very tender when cooked low and slow, and (lazy) it is already cut into chunks.
- ▢Beef broth - Mix your own. It is also more economical, and you can control how flavorful you want it to be. I like to make it a little on the stronger side for this recipe.
- ▢Onion - diced. One medium onion or about a cup of already diced onion works perfectly
- ▢Garlic - minced. You can use freshly minced or the jarred kind. Fresh garlic will be a little stronger flavored.
- ▢Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper
💜Why use your slow cooker for this recipe
- Turns budget-friendly stew meat into fork-tender bites. Stew meat is affordable but tough. Slow cooking this type of meat gently breaks down the connective tissues over time. By letting your crock pot do its thing, you will have a weeknight beef meal that the whole family will love!
- Toss and go. No need to babysit the stove top with this simple dish. Perfect for busy days when you still want a delicious homemade meal.
- No oven or stovetop required. No splatters, no standing over a pan, and no heating up the kitchen. Especially great in warmer weather or for small kitchens.
- Cook all day - This easy slow cooker beef recipe is perfect for longer days out of the house. The simple ingredients cook for as long as 10 hours, making it the perfect, easy weeknight meal.
Preparing Your Slow Cooker
Prepare to make this crock pot steak bites recipe by coating your slow cooker with a non-stick agent. Any nonstick cooking spray or oil will work. Olive oil and avocado oil are my go-to coatings.
NOTE: Some slow cooker inserts come with a nonstick surface. Use of a non-stick agent is still suggested. However, oil is sometimes recommended rather than spray to protect the longevity of the non-stick surface. Check your slow cooker's manual if you have any concerns.
Alternatively, you can choose to use a slow cooker liner for this dairy-free beef recipe.
Get Cooking
- 🥩 Place stew meat into a greased slow cooker
- 🥩 Add all remaining ingredients on top of beef and stir
- 🥩 Cover and cook on low setting for 8-10 hours or high setting for 4-5 hours.
Pro tip
To quickly thicken the natural gravy from these ingredients, make a slurry. Add one part potato starch to two parts cool water to a small dish. Stir this mixture a little bit at a time into the sauce in your slow cooker.
The sauce should start to thicken within just a few minutes. Continue adding this slurry until the desired thickness is achieved. I usually use about 1 tablespoon potato starch with 4 tablespoon water.
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🍽Serving suggestions
This is the ultimate dinner for all the steak and potatoes fans! Add some baby potatoes to your slow cooker right along with your beef. They will turn out perfectly tender without any extra effort.
To keep them from becoming saucy, place a piece of parchment paper over the beef mixture and add the potatoes on top.
These juicy steak bites are also delicious with
- mashed potatoes
- rice
- steamed green beans
- egg noodles
- steamed broccoli
- a heel of crusty bread
- red pepper flakes for added heat
🔁Substitutions
- If you are not a fan of stew meat, you can still make these tender steak bites. Replace beef stew meat with chuck roast, round steak, or sirloin steak to make this family favorite. Be sure to cut which ever you choose into bite sized pieces before cooking.
- Replace potato starch with corn starch as a thickening agent. Make corn starch slurry the same way as the potato starch for this slow cooker steak bites recipe. Just note that it will require 30 - 60 minutes of cooking time for your gravy to thicken.
- Replace beef broth with onion broth for a different flavor profile in this simple recipe
- For more tender bites of steak, try Asian steak bites, Cajun steak bites, and BBQ steak bites!
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Storing
Store leftover steak bites in an airtight container or zip-top bag. They will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator or about 3 months in the freezer. Gently reheat defrosted slow cooker beef tips in the microwave.
😉Hints & hacks
- Using a slow cooker liner is an optional step. I like to purchase my liners in bulk for a less expensive per-piece price.
- This is an easy weeknight meal for days when your people will be eating at different times. After cooking, turn your slow cooker to the warm setting. This way, everyone can have a warm and filling meal with minimal effort, no matter when their dinner time is.
- This is a great meal prep dish. All ingredients can be mixed together and stored overnight in the refrigerator. In the morning, pop them in your slow cooker and go about your day!
- This is the perfect dish to double for a crowd. Just double all ingredients in the same proportions. Cooking time will not change.
- In the market for a new slow cooker? I love mine!
- Always double-check to make sure your slow cooker is on and plugged in!!! Coming home to a cold slow cooker is the worst!
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Slow Cooker Steak Bites
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs stew meat Or other beef suggested above, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup onion diced (one medium onion)
- 2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place 3 lbs stew meat in the bottom of a greased slow cooker
- Add 1 cup beef broth, 1 cup onion, 2 tablespoon garlic, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and½ teaspoon black pepper
- Stir to combine
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Low is preferred for the most tender beef.
- Optional step: If you would like a thicker sauce, mix together 2 tablespoons cold water with 1 tablespoon potato starch. Stir this slurry into the suace in the bottom of your slow cooker toward the end of cooking time.
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