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slow cooker steak bites served over mashed potatoes in a bowl

Slow Cooker Steak Bites Recipe

Slow Cooker Steak Bites are an easy dump-and-go dinner with fall-apart tender beef and a rich, savory sauce made completely from scratch.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • chef's knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs round steak cut into 1½ pieces
  • 1 med yellow onion sliced
  • 5-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon mushroom powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1½ cups beef broth
  • 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water, optional, for thickening

Instructions

  • Load the slow cooker: Place the steak bites, onion, garlic, fresh thyme, and fresh oregano into the slow cooker. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.≈
    loaded slow cooker for steak bites recipe
  • Mix the cooking liquid: Whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and mushroom powder until combined. Pour over the beef.
    braising liquid for steak bites being poured into a slow cooker
  • Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 or until the beef is fall-apart tender.
  • Finish and serve: Remove the herb stems. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve the steak bites and sauce over mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or egg noodles.
    served slow cooker steak bites garnished with fresh time

Notes

For a thicker gravy: Start with 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water. If you'd like it thicker, you can always add more slurry until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg
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