Addictive Crockpot Steak Bites
Tender beef bites simmer in a garlicky, smoky-sweet sauce with soy and Worcestershire, packing big flavor in a fuss-free, family favorite.
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 beef broth low-sodium preferred
- 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 cut in half
- 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 beef dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear in hot 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 veggies if using) to crockpot. Pour sauce over.
- Cover; cook on low 6–8 hours or high 3–4 hours until tender.
- (Optional) Stir in cornstarch slurry 20 mins before serving; cook until thick.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry 20 mins before serving; cook until thick.
- Serve over potatoes, rice, or noodles. Garnish if desired.