Description
Slow Cooker Mississippi Steak Bites bring the viral pot roast trend to tender cubes of beef that melt in your mouth. Rich, savory gravy with tangy pepperoncini makes this pure comfort food.
Ingredients
3 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 oz packet ranch seasoning
1 oz packet au jus gravy mix
8 pepperoncini peppers from jar
Instructions
1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak cubes in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. Sear each side for 3-4 minutes until beautifully browned all over.
2. Transfer all the seared steak cubes to your slow cooker, scraping in every bit of butter and pan drippings. Pour the beef broth over the meat, making sure it’s distributed evenly across the bottom.
3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top of the beef. Don’t stir yet, just let them sit on top.
4. Cut the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter into slices and place them around the slow cooker on top of everything. Nestle the pepperoncini peppers among the butter slices.
5. Cook on LOW for 6 hours. The beef will become incredibly tender and the gravy will thicken beautifully. If you can stir once halfway through, do it, but it’s not essential. When done, the meat should shred easily with a fork.
Notes
Don’t skip the searing step. Searing creates a flavorful crust and caramelized bits that make this dish special.
Use low-sodium beef broth. The seasoning packets already contain plenty of salt.
Cut the meat evenly into 1-inch cubes so everything cooks at the same rate.
Pat the meat dry before searing. Wet meat steams instead of browns.
Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 4 days. Flavors improve overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American