Ina Garten Crockpot Steak Bites Recipe
Try this Ina Garten Crockpot Steak Bites Recipe. It is the best way to enjoy beef without any stress.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of sirloin steak cut into cubes.
- 1/2 cup of low-sodium beef broth.
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce.
- 4 cloves of fresh garlic minced.
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
- 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley chopped.
Instructions
Prep the Steak
- Cut the steak into one-inch small cubes. Remove any large pieces of fat.
Sear the Meat
- Brown the steak in a skillet for two minutes. This locks in the juices.
Place in Crockpot
- Put the seared meat into your slow cooker. Do not crowd the pieces.
Mix the Sauce
- Whisk broth, soy sauce, and garlic in a bowl. Add the brown sugar too.
Pour the Liquid
- Pour the sauce over the steak in the pot. Sprinkle the thyme and pepper.
Cook the Steak
- Set the crockpot to low for four hours. The meat will become very tender.
Add the Butter
- Stir in the butter at the very end. This makes the sauce very silky.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the hot meat. Serve it over warm rice.
Notes
- Sear the meat first. This adds a great brown color and flavor.
- Do not overcook. Low and slow is better for tender beef.
- Use fresh garlic. It tastes much better than the jarred kind.
- Cut even pieces. This helps all the steak cook at once.
- Thicken the sauce. Add a little cornstarch if you want gravy.
- Deglaze the skillet. Use a little broth to get brown bits.