Description
Instant Pot Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender, flavorful beef sirloin cubes cooked quickly under pressure with a rich garlic butter sauce and savory spices. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality steak bites with minimal effort, using an Instant Pot for juicy, perfectly cooked meat, enhanced by sautéed onions, mushrooms, and a garlic-infused broth.
Ingredients
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Steak Bites
- 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch cubes, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup melted ghee or butter
- 1/2 cup onion, diced or sliced
- 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced (optional)
Seasoning and Broth
- 1 cup beef broth for Instant Pot (or 1/2 cup broth for slow cooker)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Set your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and wait until it is hot. Add the melted ghee or butter along with the beef sirloin cubes. Sauté the beef for a few minutes until the pieces start to brown, developing a nice sear.
- Sauté Vegetables: Stir in the diced onions and mushrooms if using. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms become soft and the onions are translucent, adding more depth to the dish.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute to release its aroma and flavor without burning it.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Turn off the sauté function. Add the pre-mixed steak seasoning (salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika) and pour in 1 cup of beef broth. Stir the mixture well and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot, removing any browned bits to prevent burning during pressure cooking.
- Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid and seal the valve. Set the cooker to high pressure and cook for 9 minutes for perfectly tender steak bites.
- Release Pressure: When cooking time finishes, perform a quick release of the pressure. Carefully open the lid once it’s safe to do so.
- Serve: Stir the steak bites gently and serve immediately, enjoying tender, juicy pieces infused with garlic butter and savory spices.
Notes
- Optionally add mushrooms for extra umami and texture.
- For softer vegetables, sauté onions and mushrooms a little longer before adding garlic.
- You can use butter instead of ghee if preferred for a creamier finish.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Slow cooker instructions: combine all ingredients and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours for a slower, hands-off method.
