Description
Crockpot Steak Bites with Garlic Rosemary & Honey Balsamic are tender, slow-cooked beef cubes coated in a rich, sweet-savory glaze. This easy set-it-and-forget-it dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ lbs chuck roast, cut into bite-size cubes
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
For thickening:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prep the Beef:
Cut chuck roast into bite-size cubes. Pat dry with paper towels. - Add to Slow Cooker:
Place beef into a 7-quart slow cooker. Add balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, rosemary, pepper, seasoning salt, and cubed butter. Stir gently to coat. - Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is fork-tender. - Thicken the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Remove lid, stir slurry into slow cooker. Add brown sugar if using. - Finish Cooking:
Cover and cook an additional 45–60 minutes until sauce thickens into a glossy glaze. - Serve:
Spoon over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, rice, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh rosemary or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Chuck roast gives the most tender results, but stew meat or sirloin may be used.
- If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of beef broth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- Freeze up to 3 months.
- Great for meal prep — flavor deepens overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on LOW)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg