This Slow Cooker Garlic Steak Bites is one of those easy recipes that looks and tastes amazing. You follow a few simple steps in the morning, and by evening, you have soft, juicy meat in a tasty butter sauce.
It feels like a fancy dinner, but it's super easy. You only need a few ingredients – ribeye, butter, broth, and some flavor – and the slow cooker does the rest.
Easy Slow Cooked Ribeye with Garlic Butter Sauce
When I was a child, my grandma made a dish like this with "butter gravy." The smell filled the house all day long. However, I no longer have the time to stand in the kitchen for hours. This version provides the same warm feeling and taste with minimal effort.
The meat is soft, the gravy is rich, and everyone at the table is happy. You can serve it with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or just fresh slices of a homemade baguette.
My Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Ribeye
I test each recipe multiple times before posting it on my blog. These tips will help you get the best results:
- Ribeye – Picking the Right Meat: Use ribeye for the softest and tastiest result.
- You can also use blade steak or flat iron steak but note that the texture may differ.
- Remove the meat from the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking. This helps it cook more evenly.
- The Butter Gravy – Full of Flavor: Use beef broth (about ⅔ cup (150 ml)).
- Homemade or fond gives the best taste.
- Add a spoonful of Worcestershire sauce for added depth of flavor.
- Cut the remaining butter into small pieces and place them on top of the meat in the slow cooker. It melts slowly, making the meat soft and rich.
- Slow Cooker Settings: Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 ¾ pound ribeye steaks, cut into cubes (2 x 2 cm)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 onion, sliced in half rings
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water, cold
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- ⅔ cup beef broth, preferably homemade
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
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Instructions
- Remove the ribeye from the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking.1 ¾ pound ribeye steaks
- Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper.½ teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Place the onion rings at the bottom of the slow cooker.1 onion
- Add the ribeye cubes on top.
- Mix cornstarch with water to a smooth liquid.1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water
- In a small bowl, mix beef broth, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and the cornstarch mix. Pour this over the meat.4 cloves garlic, ⅔ cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Cut the remaining butter into pieces and place them on top of the meat.5 tablespoons butter
- Turn the slow cooker on: LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours
- The meat will be super soft and full of flavor.
Notes
- Add mushrooms in the last 2 hours for a nice extra taste.
- Like it a bit sweeter? Add one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the sauce.
- Fridge: Keep leftovers in a sealed box for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Let it cool first. Then, freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm slowly in a pan or microwave.
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