Easy Slow Cooker Beef (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Seasonings
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3 pounds sirloin steak, cut into juicy bite-sized chunks
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Aromatics & Sauce
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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 or broth
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1 packet (1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into thin slices
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Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
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Grab all your steak pieces and toss them in a large bowl with the salt and pepper until they're evenly coated.
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Heat up half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches (don't crowd the pan!), brown the steak pieces and transfer them to your 6-quart slow cooker. Add more oil between batches if needed.
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Once all the steak is in the slow cooker, add the sliced onion and garlic, then give everything a good toss together.
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Pour the beef stock over everything. Sprinkle the au jus mix evenly across the top, then dot with the butter slices.
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Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours. If you're around, give it a gentle stir every 30 minutes or so.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley if you like, then serve those tender steak bites over creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles to soak up all that amazing gravy!
# Notes:
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These steak bites are fall-apart tender and perfect for busy weeknights - just dump everything in your slow cooker and let it work its magic!
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The secret to maximum flavor is searing the meat first, but you can skip this step if you're short on time.
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This comfort food recipe makes the most delicious gravy that's perfect over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.