The Ultimate Comfort Food: Mississippi Steak Tips! There’s something incredibly comforting about the aroma of a meal simmering in a slow cooker wafting throughout your home. If you’re looking for an easy, flavorful, and satisfying dish to whip up on a busy day, look no further than my mouthwatering Mississippi Steak Tips. This delicious recipe combines tender beef with a handful of simple ingredients to create a dish that feels gourmet yet is remarkably easy to prepare. Let’s dive into what makes this dish a family favorite!
Are you looking for the best way to make tender and juicy steak bites? This crockpot Mississippi steak bites recipe is tender beef seasoned with Au Jus gravy, ranch seasoning, butter, and pepperoncini peppers and slow-cooked for hours.
Serve this Mississippi steak bites over a bed of mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or even rice. The perfect comfort food that you and your family can enjoy any night of the week.
What Is Mississippi Steak Bites?
Mississippi steak is a delicious dish that is a bite-sized piece of steak that is smothered in a rich and savory sauce. This recipe does have a slight kick because of the peppers.
You will find that often you can make a Mississippi pot roast as the traditional way to prepare this recipe. But I wanted to make a twist and use cubed beef instead. You also might want to check out my Mississippi chicken made in the crockpot as well for another dinner idea.
Reasons Why You Will Love Them
- The steak bites are full of flavor, it is a full-on flavor explosion. You will use a mix of flavors so it is spicy, savory, tangy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Quick prep so you can get it in the crockpot cooking, walk away and do other tasks, and come home to dinner ready to be dished up.
- This is a total comfort food that the whole family can enjoy. A stick-to-your-bones recipe that is full of flavor.
- You will find that the meat reheats well, so you can keep the leftovers on hand for an easy lunch or dinner throughout the week.
Ingredients
Steak Bites – Reach for steak that you either buy pre-cut into cubes or you cut to cubes yourself. Stew meat works or you can buy a steak that you hand-cut. Tougher cuts of meat work, as you slow cook for hours it will make the beef nice and tender.
Seasonings – Packet Au Jus gravy and packet Ranch dry seasoning are used to pour into the slow cooker to season the beef. This is a very flavorful pairing.
Pepperoni Peppers – You can buy mild, medium, or hot peppers. I like to use the mild as they still have a bit of a punch of heat to them.
Butter – The butter will melt and become the liquid for this mixture. It is going to richen the flavor of the steak bites tremendously.
Parsley – Fresh chopped parsley is optional. I find it offers a gorgeous garnish for presentation value.
Variations To Recipe
- Swap the steak with diced chicken or diced pork for a change-up in flavor.
- Add less or more pepperoncini peppers and juice to enhance the flavor if you would like.
- A splash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes will elevate the heat factor.
- You could add mushrooms, onions, or even bell peppers for added flavor to the steak mixture.
- Top the steak bites in the last 30 minutes with sliced or shredded cheese. Provolone, Swiss, or even mozzarella cheese would be a delicious option.
Tips For Success
Cut Of Beef
Reaching for a Sirloin steak, Chuck roast that is diced up or even stew meat are all great options for this recipe. You can buy a cheaper cut of beef as you are going to slow cook it for so long it will tenderize nicely.
Sear Steak First
If you want to go a step further on flavor you can sear your steak bites in a skillet with a little oil on the stove. It is going to create more texture but also lock in tons of flavor you wouldn’t have otherwise.
Crockpot Liners
If you want an easy cleanup you can buy a crockpot liner that is disposable that you can place in your slow cooker ahead of time. Then when you are done cooking, just throw away the plastic liner. You can buy BPA-free liners if you are worried about BPA.
Adjusting Seasoning
If you find it is too salty or too much flavor you can add additional meat to the mixture. Or you can use less than a whole packet of season mixes for the recipe. Feel free to adjust the ingredients as you would like.
Storing
After you eat and are ready to put up, simply place any of the Mississippi steak bites and gravy that you have left in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Store in the fridge. Then reheat in the microwave or stovetop.
You can also freeze the meat and sauce, for up to 3 months. Just use a freezer-friendly container.
FAQs
Can I make this dish less spicy?
Use mild peppers and less juice if you want a less spicy end result. Make sure to reach for mild peppers and make sure they are not medium or hot heat level.
What sides go well with Mississippi Steak Bites?
Mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or other pasta all work great. You also might enjoy bread, salad, or even roasted or steamed veggies.
The Magic of the Slow Cooker
One of the best things about using a slow cooker is that you can set it and forget it! Just a little prep in the morning, and by dinner, you’ll be greeted with mouthwatering steak tips ready to serve. This is perfect for home cooks who want to enjoy a hearty meal without spending all day in the kitchen. Whether you’re working from home, running errands, or simply enjoying some time on the couch, you’ll appreciate how easy it is to prepare this dish.
One of my favorite things about this dish is the fact that it reheats SO WELL! its wonderful for next days lunch or just leftover the next night over rice or mashed!
Can I make this dish in advance for a party?
Yes, go right ahead and make the bites ahead of time, and then store in the fridge until you are ready to serve it up. Then reheat in the microwave, stovetop, or keep on warm in the slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Mississippi Steak Tips are a crowd-pleaser that never fails to impress. The combination of tender beef, zesty seasoning, and that warm, cozy feeling of home-cooked comfort food makes it a standout on any dinner table. Plus, the ease of preparation means you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time worrying about cooking. So, grab your slow cooker and get ready to savor a dish that will have your family asking for seconds!
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Mississippi Steak Bites
Ingredients
- 2- 2 ½ pounds sirloin steak cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1.5 ounce ranch dressing seasoning packet
- 1 1 ounce au jus gravy mix packet
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter sliced into pats
- 6-8 pepperoncini peppers
- Optional* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add diced steak to the bottom of a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the dry ranch and au jus gravy mix packets over the top of the steak.
- Add the butter pats and pepperoncini peppers to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4 hours, until the steak bites are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve warm over mashed potatoes or rice, enjoy!
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