Slow Cooker Mississippi Steak Bites are tender chunks of steak slow cooked with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini for a rich, tangy, savory sauce.
They are a hands off dinner that tastes amazing over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, especially on busy US weeknights.
Timing and servings
Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the steak bites are tender.
This version uses 3 pounds of sirloin and feeds about 6 to 8, depending on sides.
Ingredients
Steak bites
- 2 tbsp canola oil, for searing
- 3 lb top sirloin steak, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1 small white onion, cut into chunks
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix, or about 3 tbsp homemade
- 8 tbsp butter, cut into 8 slices
- 6 pepperoncini peppers
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Sear the steak
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the canola oil.
- Add about half the steak in a single layer and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side, just to brown, not fully cook.
- Transfer seared steak to the slow cooker and repeat with remaining steak.
Slow cook
- Pour beef stock over the steak and add the onion chunks.
- Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix over the beef, then sprinkle the ranch seasoning.
- Lay butter slices over the top and add pepperoncini peppers.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Finish and serve
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, spooning the sauce over everything.
Tips for best results
Best steak choice
Top sirloin is tender and works great, but you can also use chuck roast cut into cubes if you want a more budget friendly option.
Optional but worth it sear
You can skip searing, but browning first adds deeper flavor and helps keep the bites juicy.
Adjust tang and heat
Add a splash of pepperoncini juice for extra zip, or use fewer peppers for milder flavor.
Storage and reheating
Store leftovers with the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat gently and add a splash of beef stock to loosen the gravy if needed.
Freeze steak bites with sauce for up to 1 month for best texture.
Slow Cooker Mississippi Steak Bites
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
Description
Slow Cooker Mississippi Steak Bites are tender sirloin pieces seared for flavor, then slow cooked with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, onion, and pepperoncini for a rich, tangy, savory gravy. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for an easy comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
Steak bites
2 tbsp canola oil
3 lb top sirloin steak, cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 cup beef stock
1 small white onion, cut into chunks
1 packet au jus gravy mix
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
8 tbsp butter, cut into 8 slices
6 pepperoncini peppers
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add oil.
2. Sear half the steak bites 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer to the slow cooker. Repeat with remaining steak.
3. Pour beef stock over the beef and add onion chunks.
4. Sprinkle au jus gravy mix over the beef, then sprinkle ranch seasoning.
5. Lay butter slices on top and add pepperoncini peppers.
6. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours, until tender.
7. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
Searing is optional but adds deeper flavor.
Use unsalted beef stock if you are sensitive to salt since seasoning packets can be salty.
Add a splash of pepperoncini juice for extra tang if desired.
Store leftovers with sauce for best moisture and reheat gently with a splash of stock.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
