Garlic Butter Steak Bites Crockpot
Tender and flavorful Garlic Butter Steak Bites made effortlessly in the crockpot, delivering juicy, garlicky steak pieces slow-cooked to perfection. This rich and savory dish is perfect for quick weeknight meals or cozy gatherings, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture with minimal preparation.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Steak Bites
- 1.5 to 2 pounds sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Aromatics and Seasonings
- 4 to 6 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (optional)
Liquids and Fats
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup beef broth or stock
- Prepare the Steak Bites: Trim excess fat from the steak and cut into evenly sized bite pieces to ensure uniform cooking and tenderness.
- Mince the Garlic: Peel and finely mince fresh garlic cloves to maximize flavor infusion into the butter and steak.
- Combine Ingredients in the Crockpot: Place steak bites into the slow cooker, add the minced garlic, butter, beef broth, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if using. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Slow Cook Low and Slow: Set the crockpot on low and cook for 3 to 4 hours to allow the beef to absorb flavors and become tender and juicy.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooking is complete, gently stir the steak bites, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve with plenty of the garlic butter sauce.
Notes
- Choose quality beef cuts like sirloin or ribeye for best flavor and texture.
- Cook on low heat for tenderness; avoid rushing to maintain melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Add butter early to enrich the sauce as it melts during cooking.
- Fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme brighten the flavor better than dried versions.
- Keep steak bite sizes consistent to avoid uneven cooking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for color and freshness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooled steak bites in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding broth or butter if needed to retain moisture.
- Frozen steak bites can be used but are best thawed first to avoid diluting the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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