Description
Mississippi steak bites deliver rich, savory flavors with minimal kitchen effort. Hearty beef cubes simmered in zesty sauce promise comfort and satisfaction for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Side Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers, whole
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pepperoncini juice
Fats and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange seasoned beef pieces evenly across the slow cooker base, ensuring uniform salt and pepper distribution.
- Generously dust ranch and au jus powder across meat surface for robust flavor enhancement.
- Position whole butter block strategically atop meat layer to allow gradual melting during cooking process.
- Distribute pepperoncini peppers across meat, creating balanced pepper coverage throughout the dish.
- Drizzle pepperoncini liquid evenly, allowing juices to permeate and tenderize meat during slow cooking.
- Configure slow cooker to low temperature setting for 6-8 hours or high temperature setting for 3-4 hours, monitoring meat until it reaches optimal tenderness and moisture.
- Once cooking completes, allow meat to rest briefly before transferring to serving platter.
- Accompany steak bites with complementary side dishes like creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or rustic crusty bread to enhance dining experience.
Notes
- Transform tough cuts of beef into melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness by using a slow cooker, which breaks down connective tissues and tenderizes meat perfectly.
- Choose chuck roast or bottom round for budget-friendly results with maximum flavor and incredible tenderness.
- Drain excess liquid after cooking if you prefer a thicker sauce and more concentrated flavor profile for serving.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting pepperoncini quantity or selecting mild versus spicy pepper varieties to suit different taste preferences.
- 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: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg