Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this effortless, hearty, and flavorful Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake—a perfect dish for chilly evenings that warms the heart and satisfies the appetite.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 2 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into chunks
Potatoes
- 4 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and peeled, cut into bite-sized pieces
Onions
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
Garlic
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Beef Broth
- 4 cups beef broth
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by washing and peeling the potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onions and mince the garlic. This prep will ensure that all ingredients cook evenly and blend well together.
- Layer the Ingredients: In the crockpot, layer the potatoes at the bottom, followed by the steak chunks. Sprinkle the diced onions and minced garlic on top of the meat. This layering technique allows the flavors to meld beautifully as they cook.
- Add the Liquid and Seasonings: Pour the beef broth over the layered ingredients and add the seasonings. Stir gently to combine everything, ensuring that the potatoes and steak are well coated in the broth and spices.
- Set the Crockpot: Cover the crockpot with its lid, set it to low, and let it cook for 6 to 8 hours. If you are short on time, you can set it to high for 3 to 4 hours, but low and slow is ideal for tender meat.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Once cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and let it melt for about 10 minutes before serving. This gooey cheese layer adds an irresistible finish to the dish.
Notes
- Choose Quality Meat: Invest in good quality steak for the best results in flavor and tenderness.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Avoid overfilling the crockpot to ensure even cooking and good flavor distribution.
- Adjust Cooking Time: Check the meat tenderness at the 6-hour mark if cooking on low.
- Season to Taste: Always taste before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh herbs and vegetables will enhance the flavor significantly compared to dried ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Steak, Potatoes, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe