Description
Mississippi Steak Bites highlight tender beef chunks simmered in rich, savory sauce. Hearty comfort meals like this create memorable dinner experiences you’ll want to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) steak (such as chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces)
Seasoning Mixes:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 6 – 8 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) beef broth
Instructions
- Transfer cubed steak into the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution across the bottom of the appliance.
- Create a seasoning layer by sprinkling ranch and au jus mixes uniformly over the meat pieces.
- Scatter whole pepperoncini peppers across the meat surface, then drizzle the pepper juice and beef broth evenly.
- Slice cold butter into thin pats and place them strategically across the meat mixture to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set temperature to low, allowing the meat to simmer and tenderize for 6-7 hours.
- Verify meat tenderness by gently testing with a fork; meat should easily pull apart and appear moist.
- Use two forks to softly shred and integrate the meat with the accumulated cooking liquid.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Choose lean cuts like sirloin or flank steak to reduce fat while maintaining tenderness and flavor.
- Remove visible fat before cooking to create a healthier version of the dish.
- Experiment with low-sodium seasoning mixes if you’re watching salt intake.
- For a gluten-free option, replace packaged seasoning mixes with homemade herb blends using dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg