Tender garlic butter beef bites simmered in a rich, buttery sauce. A perfect healthy high-protein dinner made right in your slow cooker.

Scale

3 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 cup unsalted beef stock

1 ounce packet au jus gravy mix

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced

1. Place sirloin steak pieces into a large bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear beef in batches until browned.

3. Transfer seared beef into a 6-quart slow cooker.

4. Add onion and garlic, pour in beef stock, and sprinkle au jus mix on top.

5. Lay butter slices over the beef.

6. Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–8 hours.

7. Stir once an hour if possible and serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

For a richer flavor, deglaze the pan with red wine before adding to the crockpot. Store leftovers for up to four days.

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