Description
Tender steak bites slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy Dr. Pepper-based sauce, enhanced with honey, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce. This recipe creates flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 2 pounds steak cut into bite size pieces (sirloin, London broil, chuck roast or stew beef)
Sauce
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Thickening Mixture
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Sear the Steak Bites: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, quickly sear the steak bites for just a few seconds on each side to develop a nice color on the outside without cooking through.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the seared steak bites into your slow cooker, setting the stage for slow, tender cooking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine Dr. Pepper, honey, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Add Sauce to Steak: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the steak bites in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Slow Cook the Steak: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the steak bites become fork-tender and infused with flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: If the sauce appears too thin after cooking, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce to achieve desired thickness.
Notes
- Searing the steak bites helps to lock in flavors and adds color but avoid overcooking during this step.
- Use a meat cut suitable for slow cooking, like chuck roast or stew beef, for best tenderness.
- Cooking time can vary depending on your slow cooker model; check for tenderness after 4 hours.
- The cornstarch slurry should be added towards the end to prevent the sauce from becoming too thick or gummy.
- This recipe pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
