Description
Looking for a no-stress dinner that still feels like comfort food? These slow-cooked beef bites are exactly that. Tender cubes of steak soak up a bold, savory marinade while cooking low and slow in the crockpot. The result? Juicy, flavorful bites that are perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or even served as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pair them with mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or buttered noodles for a full, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) sirloin steak, cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter, cut into small chunks
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Get the steak ready
- Blot the steak cubes with paper towels to remove excess moisture—this helps them cook better and soak up flavor.
- Make the marinade
- In a mixing bowl, stir together soy sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
- Load up the crockpot
- Place the steak cubes in your slow cooker and pour the marinade evenly over them, ensuring the pieces are coated well.
- Add the butter
- Scatter the butter pieces on top of the steak mixture so they melt in during cooking.
- Let it cook
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until the steak is fork-tender and full of flavor.
- Serve it up
- Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like some heat.
- Leftovers: Keep extra beef bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of broth to keep them juicy.
- Extra flavor option: Quickly sear the steak cubes in a skillet before adding them to the crockpot. It’s an extra step but adds great depth.