Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Strips for Effortless Dinners Tips, FAQ & printable recipe

Tips for success

To elevate the flavor profile even further, consider searing the seasoned beef strips in a screaming-hot skillet with a tablespoon of oil for just thirty seconds per side before adding them to the slow cooker.

This optional step creates a beautiful Maillard reaction, locking in extra savory depth and adding a lovely caramelized color to the exterior of the steak strips.

If you find yourself with an excess of delicious garlic butter broth at the end of the cooking cycle, do not let it go to waste. You can easily reduce the liquid in a small saucepan over medium heat on the stove for a few minutes to create a concentrated, silky glaze, or simply ladle it generously over your side dishes.

Variations

• Spicy Garlic Butter: Add half a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture for a subtle, warming kick.
• Mushroom and Onion: Layer sliced cremini mushrooms and yellow onions at the bottom of the slow cooker before adding the seasoned beef strips to cook together.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

Freezer

Freeze in a freezer-safe container or heavy-duty bag for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Reheat

Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat on the stovetop, adding a splash of beef broth or water if needed, until warmed through to 165°F (74°C).

Allow any leftover garlic butter steak strips to cool completely at room temperature for no more than two hours. Transfer the steak along with its buttery cooking juices into an airtight container.

Store the container in the refrigerator for up to three to four days. The butter will solidify when chilled but will quickly melt back into a rich sauce upon reheating.

This recipe is highly suitable for make-ahead meal prep. You can slice and season the beef strips, mince the garlic, and store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator up to twenty-four hours in advance.

When you are ready to cook, simply assemble the ingredients in your slow cooker, melt the butter, mix the sauce, drizzle, and start the cooking process as directed.

Serving ideas

These tender garlic butter steak strips are incredibly versatile and pair beautifully with a wide variety of side dishes.

For a classic comfort food presentation, serve the hot steak strips over a generous bed of creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles, allowing the rich garlic butter sauce to pool deliciously over the sides.

For a lighter, modern alternative, serve the steak strips alongside roasted asparagus, steamed broccoli, or a crisp green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette. The bright acidity of a green salad or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the cooked steak provides a wonderful contrast to the rich, savory depth of the butter sauce.

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Recipe card

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Strips for Effortless Dinners

Prep 15 minCook 4 hRest 3 minTotal 4 h 18 minServes 4

Ingredients

• 2 lb beef steak, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 tbsp steak seasoning
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs

Instructions

1. Place the beef steak, cut into 1-inch strips, onto a clean work surface. Evenly sprinkle the steak seasoning over all sides of the meat. Use clean hands to toss the seasoned beef strips, ensuring every piece is uniformly coated with the seasoning before transferring them to the slow cooker.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic cloves, and chopped fresh herbs. Whisk the ingredients together until the garlic and herbs are evenly suspended in the warm, liquefied butter, creating a fragrant and cohesive sauce ready to be drizzled.
3. Arrange the seasoned beef strips in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Slowly drizzle the prepared garlic herb butter sauce over the meat, leaving some clear space on top of the strips to allow the steam to circulate properly during the cooking process.
4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 4 hours (or on high for 2 hours) until the beef is incredibly tender and reaches a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the steak strips rest inside the slow cooker for 3 minutes before serving.

Contains: milk

Estimated nutrition per serving

Calories

600

Protein

45 g

Carbohydrates

1 g

Fat

46 g

Fiber

0.2 g

Sugar

0 g

Sodium

700 mg

Automatic estimate from the ingredient list, not laboratory-verified.