If you’re looking for an easy slow cooker steak bites recipe that delivers on big flavor with very little effort, these Crockpot Garlic Butter Steak Bites are about to become a weeknight favorite. Made with tender stew meat, fresh garlic, sliced onions, and rich buttery flavor, this recipe transforms basic cuts of beef into juicy steak bites that melt in your mouth.
This hearty meal is perfect for those busy nights when you want comfort food but don’t have time to stand over a stove. Toss everything into your slow cooker in the morning (or afternoon), and come dinnertime, you’ll have rich garlic butter steak bites ready to serve over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or even stuffed into corn tortillas for tacos.
Whether you're cooking for your whole family or meal prepping for the week, these slow cooker garlic butter steak bites are a comforting, protein-packed dish that’s easy to love.
If you love this easy crockpot garlic butter steak bites recipe, you will love my easy and healthy Mississippi pot roast, slow cooker lemon herb chicken, or my creamy crockpot rotel chicken.
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Ingredients
- Stew meat – or use cubed round steak, chuck roast, or top sirloin steak for best results. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, you can use pre-cubed stew meat.
- Yellow onion, sliced or chopped
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Unsalted butter, sliced into pats
- Baby Bella mushrooms, optional but delicious
- Optional additions: a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for depth of flavor, or ½ teaspoon little brown sugar for a sweet-savory balance, you can also add in a splash of unsalted beef stock or beef broth to make a richer broth.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step 1: Add the beef stew meat to the bottom of the slow cooker.
Step 2: Top with sliced onion, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and minced garlic.
Step 3:Use clean hands or tongs to mix well and evenly coat the meat with seasoning.
Step 4:Layer pats of unsalted butter over the top. Scatter in the mushrooms if using.
Cover and slow cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the steak cooks down into tender bites of steak and the juices are bubbling. HINT: depending on how hot your crockpot cooks, you should always check the food at the earliest temperature range listed to make sure you don't overcook the meat!
Serving Suggestions
- With mashed potatoes and green beans for a classic dinner table meal—my personal favorite way!
- Over white rice or egg noodles with a crisp side salad.
- Stuffed in corn tortillas with chopped onions, cilantro, and hot sauce
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap stew meat with sirloin steak, chuck roast, or flat iron steak for different textures.
- Add petite Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes for a one-pot potatoes meal.
- Want a sauce? Make a cornstarch slurry to thicken the juices before serving.
- Dairy-Free: Use Olive oil or avocado oil instead of butter to make this recipe dairy-free.
This recipe is already gluten-free as is. This recipe is also toddler and kid friendly as well!
Equipment
All you need to make these crockpot garlic butter steak bites is a:
6 Quart Crock-Pot: This is the slow cooker that I have and love. It is not only absolutely beautiful but it comes in so many different colors!
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Storage
Store leftover steak bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Be sure to squeeze out as much air as possible to avoid freezer burn.
To reheat: warm over medium-high heat in a large skillet, or microwave until heated through. Add a splash of beef broth to loosen the sauce if needed.
Top Tip
Use a meat thermometer if subbing in a different cut like top sirloin steak to avoid overcooking. And always slice your butter thinly so it melts evenly across the top.
Dietitian Tip
This recipe is packed with protein, iron, and B vitamins from the beef, plus antioxidants from the mushrooms. Round it out with a fibrous veg like sautéed green beans or a crunchy side salad for a complete meal.
FAQ
Yes! Chuck roast, round steak, or top sirloin steak all work well in slow cooking steak recipes like this.
Absolutely—just cool completely before storing in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag.
Use less butter or swap in olive oil, and serve with roasted veggies or cauliflower mash.
This is one of those slow cooker recipes that always hits the spot. It’s cozy, flavorful, and satisfying—just the kind of comfort food your entire family will ask for again and again.
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Easy and Clean Crockpot Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Equipment
- 6 Quart Slow Cooker/Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew meat – or use cubed round steak chuck roast, or top sirloin steak for best results. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 yellow onion sliced or chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
- ½ stick unsalted butter sliced into pats
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms optional but delicious
- Optional additions: a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for depth of flavor, or ½ teaspoon little brown sugar for a sweet-savory balance, you can also add in a splash of unsalted beef stock or beef broth to make a richer broth.
Instructions
- Add the beef stew meat to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Top with sliced onion, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and minced garlic.
- Use clean hands or tongs to mix well and evenly coat the meat with seasoning.
- Layer pats of unsalted butter over the top. Scatter in the mushrooms if using.
- Cover and slow cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the steak cooks down into tender bites of steak and the juices are bubbling. HINT: depending on how hot your crockpot cooks, you should always check the food at the earliest temperature range listed to make sure you don't overcook the meat!
Notes
Nutrition
Food Safety
- Cook chicken to a minimum temperature of 165 F
- Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
christina.klapper says
Hey Katie!! Unfortunately, crock-pots are no longer truly "leave it and forget it meals" anymore. Depending on your slow cooker, the time range was 5-7 hours. Yours likely cooks a little hot and would have been ready at the 5 hour mark, whereas some people have not so hot slow cookers that would've taken the full 7 hours. I will make sure to add a note to the blog post to mention this! It should be checked at the earliest time listed on there to make sure that it does not overcook!
Gary says
We loved this easy crockpot meal! We put it over mashed potatoes and served with a salad and it was delish!! Even my toddler loved it!