Description
Savory, garlicky steak bites cooked in a crockpot for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. This easy, high-protein, low-carb dinner for two is ready in just 30 minutes and requires minimal prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: red chili flakes, sliced mushrooms, bell pepper chunks
Instructions
- Pat steak dry with paper towels and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add steak cubes to the crockpot and pour marinade mixture over the top. Toss lightly to coat each piece.
- Optional: Let steak sit in marinade for 10 minutes for extra flavor.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes. Stir after 20 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Check doneness; cook an additional 5-10 minutes if you prefer steak bites more well-done.
- Stir in chopped parsley. Serve steak bites with a drizzle of sauce from the crockpot.
- Let crockpot cool before washing. Soak insert in warm water if sauce sticks.
Notes
Pat steak dry for best browning. Don’t overcrowd the crockpot; keep steak in a single layer. Taste and adjust seasoning after 20 minutes. For richer sauce, stir in extra butter before serving. Add mushrooms, peppers, or chili flakes for variations. Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce if needed. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based butter or olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 oz steak bites with sauce per person
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 640
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
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