Instant Pot Steak Bites

We all love steak but it isn’t always ideal to get the grill out or even to use the skillet. I made these delicious instant pot steak tips and it was a game changer around here!

I was a little skeptical at first about steak bites in the pressure cooker. Well not anymore because what an amazing dinner. It is our top comfort food when it gets cold outside. The steak was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. The entire family loved it and it can’t get any easier. If you love this recipe, then try Garlic Butter Steak Bites.

Why We Love These Steak Bites

Throw everything into the instant pot and dinner will be ready in minutes. It is the perfect meal when you feel like steak but don’t have time to stand over the grill or stove.

You can enjoy tender steak bite size pieces even on busy weeknights packed with activities. This dish is very simple to make. Instant Pot beef tips served over egg noodles is my family’s favorite recipe.

This is a regular recipe but it is also keto friendly. If you are eating low carb or following the keto diet plan, this recipe is one to try. Even better, the entire family will love this recipe so it is a win all around. It is the perfect recipe to make a batch for the week.

Ingredients

• Round Steak – Cut the steak into bite size pieces or strips against the grain
• Onion – If you are out, see Best Onion Substitute
• Minced Garlic – See How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Beef Broth – We have also substituted with water or chicken broth

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Variation for Steak Bites

I often just use what I have in the freezer or what is on sale at the grocery store that week. But these steak bites always turns out wonderful regardless of which cut of meat you use.

• You can use Stew Meat – I like that my grocery store already has pre-cut stew meat so all have to put it in the instant pot.
• Sirloin Steak works great too – You can usually find a pretty good price on this cut of meat. We have even used a chuck roast cut into cubes.
• Try Instant Pot Garlic Butter Steak Bites. After I have cooked the steak bites, I love to toss the steak in melted garlic butter for amazing taste.
• Seasoning – Feel free to add in fresh herbs such as ½ tsp of fresh thyme or fresh rosemary for amazing flavor.
• Other Additions – For a slight variation, add in 1 tbsp of soy sauce with slice mushrooms.

How to Make Steak Bites in the Instant Pot

• Step 1 – Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix.
• Step 2 – Add the beef in the Instant pot. If you prefer, you can saute the diced meat in olive oil to brown them in the instant pot or in a large pan before adding in the seasoning mix.
• Step 3 – Then pour season mix on top of beef.

• Step 4 – Set the valve to sealing.
• Step 5 – Set the manual to high pressure for 20 minutes.
• Step 6 – Do a quick release to natural release pressure cooking then to venting and stir to combine. Cook time could vary.
• Step 7 – Serve immediately topped with fresh parsley for a bight pop of color.

Recipe Tips

• Make a Gravy – You can make a gravy by stirring 1 tablespoon cornstarch in with ½ cup of water to make a cornstarch slurry. Then whisk it in with the steak juices and browned bits. Bring it to a boil over the stove or allow it to sit in the crock pot on high for an hour to thicken.
• Add in Cream of Mushroom Soup – Another idea is to use cream of mushroom soup for a delicious gravy and you can also add mushrooms and beef broth. Minced onion would also be yummy.
• Add Potatoes to the Instant Pot – I like to take potatoes and wrap them in foil. Then lay them on top before I add the lid and have “baked” potatoes with these steak bites.
• Stir in Red wine – You can also add in some cooking red wine for additional flavor to the steak bites.
• Try adding in some Worcestershire sauce. I love cooking with Worcestershire sauce and they flavor it adds to my steak.

How to Cook Frozen Steak Bites

Forgot to take the meat out of the freezer? No worries because you can also make this recipe with frozen beef tips.

If you make this recipe with frozen, you’ll need to add 5 minutes to the cook time.

Yet another thing I love about the pressure cooker. This keto recipe is so amazing that the entire family will enjoy this keto friendly meal.

What to Serve With Steak Bites?

If you are following the keto diet, try some of these easy ideas to serve with these tasty steak bites:

• The Best 90 Second Bread Recipe
• Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Recipe
• The Best Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe
• Simple side salad

If you are not following the keto diet or maybe want something for your kids, make Quick and Easy Instant Pot Potatoes Recipe (ready in 10 minutes).

Mashed potatoes are really tasty too. We love how easy Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes are to make and enjoy in just minutes.

Another idea is to take potatoes and wrap them in foil. Then lay them on top and have “baked” potatoes with these steak bites.