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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites and More: Your Ultimate Pressure Cooker Recipe Guide

These Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites are rich, savory, and fall-apart tender. A perfect pressure cooker fix-it-and-forget-it meal for any night of the week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Large skillet for searing and sauce
  • 1 Slow cooker or pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 pounds sirloin steak cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil more if needed for searing
  • 1 small sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 cup unsalted beef stock for rich flavor
  • 1 ounce au jus gravy mix
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Season steak bites with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Sear steak bites in batches for 2-3 minutes a side until browned.
  • Transfer browned steak to slow cooker or pressure cooker pot.
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat and cook onions 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour beef stock into skillet, stir in gravy mix, and bring to simmer.
  • Pour skillet mixture over steak bites, dot with butter slices.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until steak is tender.
  • Use natural release method until valve drops.
  • Serve beef bites hot with butter gravy spooned over top.

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Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Optional garnish: fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.