Description
A comforting and flavorful slow-cooked recipe featuring tender steak bites simmered with pepperoncini peppers, garlic, ranch seasoning, and butter to create a rich, savory sauce perfect for sandwiches or a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Steak (Chuck, Sirloin, or Skirt) – Ensure uniform cuts for even cooking
- 1 cup Pepperoncini Peppers – Save juice to enhance the sauce
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning – Store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter – Opt for high-quality European-style butter
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic – Minced
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (Optional) – For thickening
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Cut your steak into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout.
- Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, add the steak pieces, drained pepperoncini peppers, minced garlic, ranch seasoning, and chunks of unsalted butter.
- Add Pepperoncini Juice: Pour the reserved juice from the pepperoncini peppers over all the ingredients in the slow cooker to infuse the meat with tangy flavor.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to low heat, allowing the mixture to cook and tenderize slowly for 6 to 8 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If the sauce is thinner than desired, mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker and cook on high heat without the lid for an additional 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Enjoy the Mississippi steak bites directly from the slow cooker as a warm snack or spoon them into your favorite sandwich rolls for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Use uniform steak pieces to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Reserve pepperoncini juice for added tang and depth of flavor.
- Cornstarch is optional but helps create a thicker, more luxurious sauce.
- Use quality unsalted butter for better flavor and richness.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These steak bites can be served over rice or mashed potatoes as an alternative to sandwiches.
