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These slow cooker maple sriracha beef bites are a simple little dinner trick that fits right into a busy Midwestern kitchen. With just a few pantry staples and a cheap cut of beef, you can make something everyone wants to crowd around the counter for. The sweet and spicy mix of imitation maple syrup and sriracha coats the beef in a shiny, sticky glaze.
Spoon these beef bites over warm white rice, buttery egg noodles, or a big scoop of mashed potatoes so nothing goes to waste — every drop of sauce gets soaked up. They’re also great for parties! Just set them out with toothpicks next to a crunchy cabbage slaw, some steamed green beans, or roasted broccoli to help balance out all that sweet heat.
These sweet and spicy slow cooker beef bites turn simple stew meat into a sticky, flavorful dish with barely any hands-on work. A mix of maple syrup, sriracha, and onion soup seasoning creates a bold glaze as it cooks low and slow. Perfect as a hearty dinner or a fun party appetizer everyone will enjoy.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen beef stew chunks
- 1 cup imitation maple syrup
- 1/2 cup sriracha sauce
- 1 packet onion soup mix
Slow Cooker Maple Sriracha Beef Bites: Directions
- Add the beef to the slow cooker. Take your frozen beef stew chunks and spread them out in a single, even layer across the bottom of the slow cooker. Try not to stack them too high in one spot so the sauce can reach every piece evenly.
- Season and sauce the beef. Sprinkle the onion soup mix all over the top of the beef so it’s spread out evenly. Next, drizzle the sriracha sauce across the meat, followed by the imitation maple syrup. Make sure the syrup and sauce cover as much of the beef as possible so every bite gets flavor.
- Cook it low and slow. Put the lid on your slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the beef is soft and falls apart easily, and the sauce has turned thick, shiny, and a little bubbly around the edges.
- Stir and serve. Once the beef is fully cooked, give everything a good stir so each piece gets coated in that sticky, thickened sauce. Serve the beef bites hot, either on their own as a party appetizer with toothpicks, or spooned over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a full meal.
