Crockpot Steak Bites
Tender, juicy beef bites slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce with hints of sweetness and smoke. A set-it-and-forget-it recipe perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or cozy dinners at home.
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Ingredients
For the Meat
- 2 pounds beef sirloin chuck roast, or stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for browning, optional
For the Sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Optional Add-ins
- 1 pound baby potatoes halved
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium onion roughly chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water for thickening
Instructions
- Pat dry, then coat with salt and pepper.
- Sear in olive oil, 1–2 minutes per side, in batches.
- Whisk broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Add beef (and vegetables if using) to crockpot, pour sauce over.
- Cover; cook on low 6–8 hours or high 3–4 hours until tender.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry 20 minutes before serving; cook until slightly thickened.
- Serve over potatoes, rice, or noodles; garnish with parsley.