Description
Hearty crockpot savory steak bites deliver melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with minimal kitchen effort. Juicy beef cubes bathed in rich, herbal seasonings promise a satisfying meal that keeps diners coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lbs (pounds) top sirloin steak, cut into pieces
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small white onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 5 tbsps salted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp coarse black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tsp of water
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Extract steak from refrigerator and slice into uniform, bite-sized morsels at room temperature.
- Searing Process: Ignite a robust skillet with butter and oil over medium-high heat, creating a caramelization surface; strategically sear meat chunks in batches to achieve a golden-brown exterior without overcrowding.
- Layering Foundation: Transfer seared meat into crockpot, followed by a strategic arrangement of sliced onions, establishing a protein and aromatic base.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk together minced garlic, beef broth, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch into a harmonious liquid blend; cascade this mixture evenly over meat and onion layers.
- Moisture Enhancement: Distribute remaining butter pieces across the surface to amplify richness and prevent dryness.
- Slow Cooking Technique: Cover crockpot and activate cooking – select high temperature for 3-4 hours or low temperature for 6-8 hours, allowing meat to tenderize and flavors to meld completely.
- Serving Finale: After cooking concludes, permit a brief resting period to maximize flavor integration and ensure optimal taste profile before serving.
Notes
- Temper Meat Wisely: Remove steak from refrigerator 30-45 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Sear for Golden Perfection: Create a beautiful caramelized exterior by batch-cooking meat in hot skillet, preventing overcrowding and preserving rich flavor development.
- Layer Strategically: Arrange meat and onions methodically in crockpot to distribute flavors and ensure consistent cooking throughout the dish.
- Slow Cook for Tenderness: Choose cooking time based on your schedule – high heat for quicker results or low heat for deeper flavor infusion, allowing meat to become melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg