Slow Cooker Garlic Steak Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1 cup unsalted beef stock
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1 ounce au jus gravy mix
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced
# Instructions:
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Place the sirloin steak in a large bowl and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Once hot, sear the steak pieces in batches until browned but not cooked through. Add more oil if necessary.
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Transfer the seared steak pieces into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the sweet onion and garlic, gently stirring to combine.
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Pour unsalted beef stock into the slow cooker. Sprinkle au jus gravy mix evenly over the top. Place the sliced butter on top of the mixture.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, stirring once every hour if possible. Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
# Notes:
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Stirring every hour ensures even cooking and richer flavor development.