Slow Cooker Mississippi Steak Bites

Mississippi Steak Bites are tender, juicy pieces of beef slow cook with ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for big flavor in every bite. A simple dinner recipe that delivers bold, comforting flavor in every bite. Serve over white rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered egg noodles.

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Slow Cooker Mississippi Steak Bites

Are you ready for this incredible dump & go, super easy, basically zero prep time slow cooker dinner recipe?

This easy recipe for slow cooker Mississippi steak bites is a must make. With tender, fall-apart pieces of beef that cooks low & slow in a savory and super flavorful mixture of au jus seasoning packet + a ranch seasoning packet, and pepperoncini peppers (the juice and the peppers!) – BIG flavor with hardly any effort.

My family loves these Mississippi steak bites served over Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Crockpot Mashed Potatoes (with fresh herbs), or my Boursin Cheese Mashed Potatoes.

Ingredients Needed

1. Au Jus Gravy Mix
2. Ranch Seasoning
3. Pepperoncini Pepper Juice : Use the juice from the jar of pepperoncini peppers.
4. Minced Garlic : Use fresh garlic that have been minced or pressed, or use jarred chopped garlic.
5. Black Pepper
6. Beef Stew Meat : This is chunked beef stew meat that comes in a package and is labeled as ‘beef stew meat’. It is a fattier steak, with more connective tissues and what not, that they use so if you want a leaner option that gets super tender in the crockpot, buy a large Round Eye Roast steak and cut it into cubes; this is what I do.
7. Pepperoncini Peppers : You can leave these whole or chop them up.
8. Salted Butter

How To Make Mississippi Steak Bites (Printable Recipe Card)

Add the au jus gravy mix, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini pepper juice, minced garlic, and black pepper into the slow cooker. Whisk together until combined.

Stir in the beef stew meat and pepperoncini peppers. Top with the cubed butter.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW heat for 7-8 hours.

Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles.

How To Store Leftovers

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

To Reheat : You can place it back in the slow cooker on low, stirring occasionally until it is heated throughly. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of beef broth or water. You can also reheat on the stove top over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, adding broth as needed until heated through.

To Freeze : Ensure the steak bites have completely cooled, then place them inside a freezer-safe airtight container or freezer bag; make sure to leave a little room inside the bag for expansion of the sauce. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Tips For Success

• Pepperoncini peppers come in varying heat levels so be mindful of this when you are purchasing them at the store. If you want spicier than buy the correct ones, or for a mild spice just get the regular pepperoncini peppers.
• If you use unsalted butter you will need to add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the slow cooker along with the other ingredients.
• Beef stew meat can be very fatty with lots of connective tissues so if you want a better option, here are some ideas; buy a 2 pound Round Eye Roast and cut it into chunks. You can also buy a sirloin roast or a chuck roast and cut it into chunks. I love using the Round Eye Roast because it is lean and gets super tender in the crockpot.
• I always recommend cooking beef low & slow in the slow cooker. The beef will get fall-apart tender and I think the texture is much better when it’s cooked on low heat. However, if you want to, you can cook this recipe on HIGH heat for 3-5 hours.

Recipe FAQ’s

Can The Heat Level Be Controlled In This Dish?

Yes, you can control the heat of the dish by selecting your preferred heat-rated pepperoncini peppers. If you want more heat then add red pepper flakes and/or hot sauce into the slow cooker with the other ingredients.

Can I Add Vegetables?

Adding vegetables like diced onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms is a great addition. For onions, I would recommend a yellow, white, or sweet onion. The bell peppers, any color would be good and you can add them diced or sliced. If you’re wanting to add mushroom, you can add them sliced, but I have found that with the longer cook time, to still have them hearty, quartering them is best.

Can I Make It Ahead of Time?

You can make this in advance and then reheat it via the stove top or the slow cooker when you are ready to serve. Another great option is to let it cook all day, keep it on the WARM setting, for several hours if needed.

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