Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Crockpot Recipe
Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes in the crockpot. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the trick to tender, juicy steak bites in a creamy garlic butter sauce. Better than takeout! If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Mujadara Lentils and Rice Vegan Dinner Recipe and Easy Greek Grain Bowl with Halloumi and Zucchini Crisps.
Why This Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Crockpot Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Tender, juicy steak bites every time
- Creamy garlic butter sauce that's out of this world
- Easy cleanup with just one pot
- Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping
What You'll Need for Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Crockpot Recipe
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Steak
- Potatoes
- Garlic
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Parsley
- Optional: Fresh parsley
- Optional: Crushed red pepper
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Steak: Use a lean cut like sirloin or flank steak for best results.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Crockpot — Cooks everything to perfection with minimal effort → See on Amazon
- Meat tenderizer — Ensures juicy, tender steak bites every time → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Crockpot Recipe
- Prepare the steak: Cut steak into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to the crockpot.
- Cook the potatoes: Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add to the crockpot with steak. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in a pan. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and thyme. Pour over steak and potatoes in the crockpot.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and crushed red pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Crockpot Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the steak. It will become tough. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 145°F.
- Pro tip: For even more flavor, add a splash of red wine to the sauce.
- Pro tip: To make ahead, cook the steak and potatoes separately. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Reheat in the crockpot with the sauce.
Storing & Reheating Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Crockpot Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Steak and potatoes can be cooked ahead of time and reheated with the sauce.
Freezing Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Crockpot Recipe
Freeze cooked steak and potatoes separately for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: To make this dish even heartier, add some sliced mushrooms to the crockpot with the steak and potatoes.
- Best substitution: For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Make-ahead: Cook the steak and potatoes separately. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Reheat in the crockpot with the sauce.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of water or chicken broth.
Want to level up this recipe?
Meat thermometer — Ensures perfectly cooked, tender steak every time → Check price on Amazon
Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Crockpot Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Steak
- Potatoes
- Garlic
- Butter
- Heavy cream
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Parsley
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley
- Crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: Cut steak into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to the crockpot.
- Cook the potatoes: Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add to the crockpot with steak. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in a pan. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and thyme. Pour over steak and potatoes in the crockpot.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and crushed red pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Chef tip: To make this dish even heartier, add some sliced mushrooms to the crockpot with the steak and potatoes.
- Best substitution: For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Make-ahead: Cook the steak and potatoes separately. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Reheat in the crockpot with the sauce.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of water or chicken broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked steak and potatoes separately for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: Steak and potatoes can be cooked ahead of time and reheated with the sauce.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 580
- Protein: 42g
- Fat: 35g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 160mg
- Sat. Fat: 19g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Crockpot Recipe FAQs
Yes, cook the steak and potatoes separately. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Reheat in the crockpot with the sauce.
You've likely overcooked it. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 145°F.
Yes, freeze cooked steak and potatoes separately for up to 3 months.
While you can cook the steak in the air fryer, the potatoes won't cook evenly. Stick to the crockpot for this recipe.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes for the best texture.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Crockpot Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
