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Tender Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Steak Bites

Tender Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Steak Bites

  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Dairy-Free

Description

Tender Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Steak Bites offer a hands-off, flavorful meal with tender steak pieces coated in a luscious sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or veggies.

Ingredients

Scale

Steak

  • 1.5 pounds sirloin or ribeye steak, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Thickening Agent

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Steak: Trim any excess fat off your chosen steak and cut it into evenly sized bite-sized cubes. Pat the pieces dry with paper towels to ensure better browning.
  2. Brown the Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly sear the steak bites in batches until all sides are brown, locking in flavor and richness without overcooking.
  3. Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, beef broth, and rice vinegar until fully combined to create the sweet and savory glaze.
  4. Combine and Cook: Place the browned steak bites into the slow cooker and pour the sauce evenly over them. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the steak is tender and infused with flavor.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, stir cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry and add it to the slow cooker. Stir well to thicken the sauce into a glossy coating for the steak bites.

Notes

  • Use a tender cut of steak with good marbling for optimal tenderness and flavor.
  • Quickly brown the steak to enhance taste and retain juiciness.
  • Add cornstarch slurry late to avoid over-thickening the sauce.
  • Stick to 4 to 6 hours cooking time on low to prevent drying out the steak.
  • Use fresh minced garlic for the best aromatic flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: slow cooker steak bites, honey garlic steak, easy slow cooker recipe, tender steak bites, honey garlic sauce, weeknight dinner, meal prep steak

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