$10.49 Steak 'n Potato Bowl
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Protein26g
Carbs50g
Updated
Arby's Steak Nuggets 9PC
Bite-sized morsels of smoky steak seasoned, seared and slow cooked until tender. Served with choice of dipping sauce.
About the Steak Nuggets 9PC
Arby's sells the 9 piece order of Steak Nuggets for $9.89, and the whole box comes to just 240 cal. Each piece is a bite of smoky beef, and Arby's describes a seasoned, seared and slow cooked process that leaves them tender, with a dipping sauce of your choice on the side.
Forget the breaded nugget picture that the name brings to mind. There is no coating here, just chunks of beef with a browned, seasoned outside and a soft, pull apart middle. The flavor is smoky first, then rich and beefy, closer to brisket ends or pot roast than to a fried snack. Because the meat is slow cooked, each piece gives way easily when you bite down, with none of the chew you sometimes get from small steak tips.
The numbers are what make this order unusual on a fast food menu. Nine nuggets deliver 36 grams of protein while staying low in calories and very low in carbs, since there is no bun or breading. That profile makes the 9PC an easy pick for anyone tracking macros, eating low carb, or just wanting something filling that is not a sandwich. Keep in mind that the dipping sauce adds its own calories, so a lighter sauce keeps the totals closer to the base number.
Presentation is simple: a tray of dark, glossy beef cubes with a cup of sauce on the side. The sauce choice shapes the experience. A bold, tangy sauce wakes up the smoke, while a creamy one rounds it out.
For anyone weighing the Steak Nuggets 9PC price against the smaller box, the 9 piece order costs more up front but gives you nearly twice the beef of the Steak Nuggets 5PC. The figures on this page were gathered at an Austin, Texas Arby's, and your total can vary by location. Both sizes appear on the Arby's steak nuggets menu, along with bowls that serve the same nuggets over potatoes or mac and cheese.
The 9 piece box suits a protein focused lunch, a shareable snack for two, or a side to stretch a sandwich order for a group. It also travels well, since each piece is easy to eat with your fingers in the car.
To make it a full meal, pair the nuggets with Curly Fries or a scoop of White Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese. The 9 piece meal bundles a side and drink for you.
Arby's Steak Nuggets 9PC Nutrition Facts
240Calories
36gProtein
10gTotal Fat
3.5gSaturated Fat
0gTrans Fat
3gCarbs
2gFiber
4gSugars
780mgSodium
70mgCholesterol
* Values approximate. Updated November 2026.
How to Make Steak Nuggets 9PC at Home?
Copycat steak nuggets follow the same three steps Arby's lists: season, sear, then slow cook until tender. This stovetop version braises the seared beef in a covered skillet, and the quantities make roughly 27 pieces, enough for three servings of nine.
Ingredients
Steak
Braise
Steps
All steps done. Enjoy your homemade Steak Nuggets 9PC.
Tips
- • Chuck eye has the most marbling of the chuck cuts and turns the most tender after braising.
- • Keep the simmer gentle; a hard boil tightens the meat and makes it stringy.
- • Leftover nuggets reheat in 2 minutes in a hot skillet with a splash of broth.
Variations
- • Brown the cubes on a smoker at 250°F for 45 minutes before braising for real smoke flavor.
- • Pressure cook the seared beef with the broth for 25 minutes at high pressure instead of braising.
- • Toss the finished nuggets in a little barbecue sauce for a sweeter glaze.
Serving Ideas
Serve with curly fries, mac and cheese or a simple green salad. Toothpicks make them easy to pass around as a party appetizer.
A home copycat version, not Arby's official recipe.
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Steak Nuggets 9PC FAQ
A 9 piece box runs $9.89 at our Austin, Texas reference store, while the 5 piece box is $5.89 there.
Nine Steak Nuggets have 240 cal before sauce. The dipping sauce you choose adds to that total.
The 9 piece order provides 36 grams of protein. Since there is no bun or breading, the protein count is high relative to the calorie total.
Arby's description never mentions breading. It calls them smoky steak morsels that get a seasoning, a sear and a long slow cook, and a dipping sauce comes on the side.
Yes, the Steak Nuggets 9PC Meal adds a side and a drink. You can also get the nuggets over potatoes in the Steak 'n Potato Bowl.
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