Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Tender steak bites and baby potatoes slow-cooked in rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 4 hours for an effortless meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
→ Fats & Dairy
05 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
06 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Other
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak cubes for 1-2 minutes until browned, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Transfer to the slow cooker.
02 - Add halved baby potatoes and diced onion to the slow cooker with the seared steak.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and crushed red pepper flakes.
04 - Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the steak and potatoes. Stir gently to coat everything thoroughly.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 3.5 to 4 hours, until potatoes are tender and steak is cooked through.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The steak melts in your mouth while the potatoes soak up all that garlicky butter
- You literally dump everything in the slow cooker and walk away
02 -
- Searing the steak first is not optional if you want that restaurant-quality flavor
- Don't skip the fresh parsley garnish it brightens up the whole dish
03 -
- Cold meat sears better so don't let the steak sit at room temperature too long
- Pat the steak cubes completely dry before searing for the best browning