Description
Hearty crockpot loaded steak and potato bake brings comfort straight from home kitchens to dinner tables. Savory beef and creamy potatoes combine with melted cheese and crisp bacon, creating a satisfying meal perfect for hungry families craving classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds sirloin steak, cubed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Vegetables:
- 4 large potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Instructions
- Arrange cubed steak, diced potatoes, and onions in a uniform layer within the crockpot, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Generously season the layered components with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Whisk beef broth and Worcestershire sauce together in a separate container, creating a flavorful liquid mixture.
- Gently pour the combined liquid over the ingredients, ensuring complete and even coverage throughout the crockpot.
- Set crockpot to LOW temperature and cook for 6-8 hours, or alternatively use HIGH temperature for 3-4 hours until meat becomes exceptionally tender and potatoes are completely cooked.
- During the final 10-15 minutes of cooking, liberally sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the dish.
- Allow cheese to melt completely by covering the crockpot and letting it rest for a few additional minutes.
- Transfer the hearty mixture into serving bowls, maintaining the layered presentation.
- Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions to add a vibrant, fresh touch to the dish.
Notes
- Tenderize the steak beforehand by marinating in buttermilk or using a meat tenderizer to ensure extra softness during slow cooking.
- Opt for chuck steak or sirloin cuts with good marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness in the crockpot.
- Cut potatoes and steak into uniform bite-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Customize the recipe for low-carb diets by replacing potatoes with cauliflower or turnips while maintaining the same delicious seasoning profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg