Here’s a tender, flavor-packed recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Steak Bites — perfect over rice, mashed potatoes, or veggies.
🥩 Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Steak Bites
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 lbs sirloin steak (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp ketchup (optional, for richness)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water (to mix with cornstarch)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional but recommended)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ (Optional but Recommended) Sear the Steak
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Quickly sear steak pieces 1–2 minutes per side.
- This locks in flavor and improves texture.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Garlic
- Beef broth
- Ketchup
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes (if using)
3️⃣ Slow Cook
- Place steak bites in the slow cooker.
- Pour sauce over the top.
- Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
4️⃣ Thicken the Sauce
- Mix cornstarch with water.
- Stir into slow cooker during the last 20–30 minutes.
- Let sauce thicken before serving.
🍽 Serving Ideas
- Over white or jasmine rice
- On top of mashed potatoes
- With roasted broccoli or green beans
- In lettuce wraps for a lighter option
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor: add sliced onions or bell peppers.
- Prefer it stickier? Reduce sauce in a pan after cooking.
- Want it spicier? Add sriracha or more red pepper flakes.
If you’d like, I can also give you an Instant Pot or stovetop version.