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Tender slow-cooked beef, a perfect example of steak crockpot recipes, garnished with melting butter and fresh parsley.

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Crockpot)

Tender, juicy garlic butter steak bites slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with beef broth and au jus seasoning — perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds steak sirloin or round steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth unsalted or low sodium
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix 1 ounce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter sliced into pats
  • fresh chopped parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot (Slow Cooker)
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Large Skillet (optional searing)

Method
 

  1. Place the steak pieces in a large bowl and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  2. Optional: Heat a skillet with a small amount of oil and sear the steak bites in batches until browned on all sides; transfer to the slow cooker. (This adds flavor but isn’t required.) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  3. Add the sliced onion and garlic to the slow cooker with the steak. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  4. Pour in the beef broth and sprinkle the au jus gravy mix evenly over the top. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  5. Lay the sliced butter pats over the top of the meat and seasonings. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until the steak is tender. Stir occasionally if possible. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  7. Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Notes

To make extra gravy, reserve a few tablespoons of beef broth before serving or add cornstarch slurry at the end to thicken. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles for best results. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}