Dr Pepper Steak Bites (Printer-Friendly)
Tender steak bites cooked low and slow in a rich, sweet and savory Dr Pepper sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
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1 lb sirloin steak bites (alternatively London broil, chuck roast, or stew beef)
→ Sauce
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12 fl oz Dr. Pepper soda
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3 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
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1/3 cup BBQ sauce
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
→ Thickening agent
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2 tsp cornstarch
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2 tbsp cold water
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and quickly sear the steak bites for a few seconds on each side until lightly browned.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together Dr. Pepper, honey, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper until fully combined.
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Place seared steak bites into the crockpot and pour the prepared sauce evenly over the meat.
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Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the steak bites are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
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If the sauce is thin after cooking, mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the crockpot and cook on high for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
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Serve the steak bites hot over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or in slider buns with the sauce spooned on top.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Quick searing locks in flavor and adds color despite slow cooking.
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Choose preferred cut for different tenderness: lean sirloin or melt-in-mouth chuck/stew beef.
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Adjust BBQ sauce variety to tailor sweetness, smokiness, or spiciness.
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Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired to introduce a subtle heat balance.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently.