Description
Mississippi Steak Bites deliver a mouthwatering culinary journey through Southern comfort cuisine. Hearty beef chunks simmered in zesty pepperoncini peppers create a rich, tender meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) beef stew meat or steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 4–5 mild pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pepperoncini juice
Instructions
- Arrange seasoned steak bites uniformly inside the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution of garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Distribute ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix thoroughly across the meat surface, creating a comprehensive flavor coating.
- Position butter pieces strategically on top of the seasoned meat, allowing gradual melting during cooking process.
- Gently scatter pepperoncini peppers across the meat, then pour their tangy juice evenly throughout the slow cooker.
- Secure slow cooker lid and select cooking duration: low setting for 6-8 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours until meat reaches optimal tenderness.
- Once cooking completes, carefully remove steak bites, allowing excess liquid to drain.
- Transfer meat to serving platter and accompany with complementary side dishes such as creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or roasted seasonal vegetables.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, well-marbled steak cuts like chuck roast or sirloin for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Pat the steak bites dry before seasoning to help create a better sear and prevent excess moisture.
- Adjust spice levels by adding red pepper flakes or reducing pepperoncini peppers for sensitive palates.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional sides.
- 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: 331 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg