5 Tender Crock Pot Steak Recipes

Tired of tough steak? These 5 crock pot steak recipes turn cheap cuts like sirloin and round into fall-apart tender meat. All take under 20 minutes to prep. Cook 4-8 hours on low. Serve 4-8 people each. Pair with gravy over mash or rice.

Quick Comparison Table

Recipe	Prep Time	Cook Time	Key Ingredients	Best For
Garlic Herb Steak Bites	15 min	4 hrs high	Sirloin, butter, garlic	Quick bites
Simple Steak & Gravy	10 min	8 hrs low	Sirloin, gravy mixes	Hands-off
Pepper Steak	20 min	6 hrs low	Sirloin, peppers, soy	Veggie stir-fry vibe
Mushroom Onion Round Steak	10 min	8 hrs low	Round steak, mushrooms	Budget meal
Potato Steak Bites	15 min	6 hrs low	Sirloin, potatoes	One-pot

One snowy morning last winter, I rushed out the door. Dumped sirloin chunks in my crock pot with garlic and broth. Walked in 8 hours later to the best smell ever. Dinner saved. You can do this too.

Garlic Herb Steak Bites in Crock Pot

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours high (or 7 hours low) Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 oz au jus mix
• 4 tbsp butter, sliced

Instructions

1. Season steak cubes with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in skillet. Sear cubes in batches, 2 minutes per side.
3. Add to 6-quart crock pot with onion and garlic.
4. Pour in broth. Sprinkle au jus mix. Top with butter slices.
5. Cook on high 4 hours. Stir halfway.

Simple Steak & Gravy

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours low Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2.5 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 2 packets brown gravy mix
• 1 packet au jus mix
• 2.5 cups water

Instructions

1. Place steak slices in crock pot.
2. Mix gravy packets and au jus with water.
3. Pour over steak.
4. Cook on low 8 hours. Stir once.

Pepper Steak in Crock Pot

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 6 hours low Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lb sirloin, cut into strips
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, sliced
• 1 can (14 oz) stewed tomatoes
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

1. Season steak strips with garlic powder.
2. Heat oil. Sear strips 3 minutes per side.
3. Add to crock pot with onion, peppers, tomatoes, soy, sugar.
4. Cook low 6 hours.

Mushroom Onion Round Steak

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours low Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lb round steak
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1 onion, sliced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (for slurry)

Instructions

1. Layer half onions and mushrooms in crock pot.
2. Add steak. Sprinkle soup mix.
3. Top with rest of onions, mushrooms, broth.
4. Cook low 8 hours.
5. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup juices. Stir in. High 15 minutes to thicken.

Potato Steak Bites (One-Pot Meal)

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6 hours low Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lb sirloin, cubed
• 1.5 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Add all to crock pot.
2. Season with salt, pepper.
3. Pour broth and Worcestershire over.
4. Cook low 6 hours.

Substitution Ideas

• Steak Cuts: Use chuck, flank, or cube steak. All tenderize well.
• Broth: Swap beef for chicken or veggie.
• Gluten-Free: Pick gluten-free gravy mixes and soy.
• Dairy-Free: Skip butter. Use oil.
• Veggies: Add celery or zucchini.

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Fridge: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight.
• Reheat: Microwave or stovetop with splash of broth.
• Make-Ahead: Prep ingredients night before. Dump in morning.

Serving Suggestions

Spoon gravy over Southern Mac and Cheese. Add crunch with Crack Green Beans. For soup night, try 10 Vegetable Soup Recipes. Dip in Smash Burger Sauce for fun twist.

Serve with rice, egg noodles, or bread.

Extra Tips & Variations

• Sear First? Yes for flavor. Skip to save time.
• Thicken Gravy: Cornstarch slurry works every time.
• High vs Low: High cuts time in half but low is tenderest.
• Variations: Add rosemary to garlic bites. Spicy? Cayenne in pepper steak.
• Best Cuts: Sirloin for bites, round for slices.