Slow Cooker Savory Steak Bites
Step-by-Step Preparation Instructions
Start by prepping your main ingredient: cut the steak into evenly sized 1 to 2-inch bite-sized chunks.
Place a skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and let it fully melt. Once the butter is hot and lightly foaming, add the steak bites and sear them quickly for 1 to 2 minutes per side. This step builds a rich golden crust and locks in juiciness for the finished dish.
Spread pre-cut onion wedges in an even layer across the bottom of your slow cooker, then arrange all the seared steak bites on top of the onion bed.
In a small mixing bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, and black pepper. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and evenly mixed, then pour the seasoned sauce evenly over the steak and onions. Finish by pouring in the beef bone broth.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on the Low heat setting for a total of 3 hours. Follow this timing for add-ins and thickening:
At the 1.5-hour (halfway) mark, stir your mushrooms into the pot
15 minutes before the full 3-hour cook time finishes, scoop 2 tablespoons of warm cooking liquid out of the slow cooker and transfer it to a small bowl. Whisk cornstarch into the reserved liquid to make a lump-free slurry, then pour the slurry back into the slow cooker and stir to incorporate. Let the dish continue cooking for the remaining 15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken fully.
Once cooking is complete, taste the dish and adjust seasoning to match your preference — add extra salt, pepper, or maple syrup if you'd like to tweak the flavor balance. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving if desired.