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Updated
Arby's Steak Nuggets 5PC
Bite-sized morsels of smoky steak seasoned, seared and slow cooked until tender. Served with choice of dipping sauce.
About the Steak Nuggets 5PC
For $5.89, the Arby's Steak Nuggets 5PC gives you five pieces of smoky, slow cooked beef with 140 cal and a dipping sauce of your choice. Per Arby's, each piece is smoky steak that gets seasoned, seared and slow cooked to tenderness, and the small box is the easiest way to try them.
Each nugget looks like a small, dark cube of roast beef with a lightly charred surface. Bite in and the texture is soft and juicy, the result of a long, slow cook that breaks down the meat. Smoke is the first thing you taste, followed by savory seasoning and a beefy richness that lingers. There is no breading, so the meat itself carries all the flavor, and the sauce on the side adds whatever accent you like.
The Steak Nuggets 5PC calories number stays small for a protein item, and the box still delivers 20 grams of protein. Carbs are minimal too. That makes the 5 piece order a handy add on: drop it next to a salad, a side of fries, or a kids meal to give the table a little steak without ordering a full sandwich.
Size is the main tradeoff. Five pieces make a snack or a light lunch rather than a dinner, and hungry eaters will finish them in a few bites. The Steak Nuggets 9PC nearly doubles the count for a higher price, so it usually makes more sense as a main course. For a quick taste or a low calorie protein boost, the small box is the better fit.
At our Austin, Texas reference store, the 5 piece price sits on the low end of the steak nuggets menu, below both bowls and the larger box. Other locations can be a bit higher or lower. It is a smart choice for an afternoon snack, a side for someone who skips bread, or a sampler before committing to a full bowl.
What makes these nuggets stand out is the cooking method. Most fast food nuggets are fried chicken; these are braised style beef bites with a sear on the outside, which gives them a homemade, slow Sunday dinner feel in a drive thru format.
Add a side of Potato Cakes for a steak and potatoes snack, or sip a Small Classic Lemonade alongside it on a hot afternoon.
Arby's Steak Nuggets 5PC Nutrition Facts
140Calories
20gProtein
5gTotal Fat
2gSaturated Fat
0gTrans Fat
2gCarbs
1gFiber
2gSugars
440mgSodium
40mgCholesterol
* Values approximate. Updated November 2026.
How to Make Steak Nuggets 5PC at Home?
A slow cooker does most of the work for these copycat steak nuggets. A quick sear builds the browned outside, then six hours on low turns chuck into tender, smoky bites. This batch makes about 20 nuggets, or four servings of five.
Ingredients
Beef
Slow cooker liquid
Steps
All steps done. Enjoy your homemade Steak Nuggets 5PC.
Tips
- • Skip lean stew meat labeled round; chuck stays moist through six hours.
- • Cut the pieces a little larger than bite size, since they shrink as they cook.
- • Portion leftovers into five piece packs and freeze for up to two months.
Variations
- • Finish the cooked nuggets under the broiler for 2 minutes for crispier edges.
- • Add a spoonful of chipotle in adobo to the slow cooker for smoky heat.
- • Serve the nuggets over buttered egg noodles for a quick dinner.
Serving Ideas
Serve as a snack with potato cakes or fries, or add a few nuggets to a green salad. Lemonade or iced tea keeps it light.
A home copycat version, not Arby's official recipe.
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Steak Nuggets 5PC FAQ
Five Steak Nuggets cost $5.89 in Austin, Texas, the Arby's location we use for menu prices. Expect small differences by location.
Five nuggets have 140 cal, not counting the dipping sauce. The 9 piece box comes in at 240 cal.
The 5 piece order has 20 grams of protein. That is a strong ratio for such a small number of calories.
Only the count changes. Both are the same smoky steak, seasoned, seared and slow cooked, with a dipping sauce. The 9 piece box costs $9.89 at our reference store.
Yes, order the Steak Nuggets 5PC Meal to add a side and a drink to the box.
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