Description
Hearty Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake delivers comfort straight from midwestern kitchens, blending savory beef and creamy potatoes into one satisfying meal. Cheese, bacon, and green onions crown this crowd-pleasing dish perfect for nights when hungry families gather around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs steak (sirloin, ribeye, or chuck), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved (or russet potatoes, cubed)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup green onions, chopped
- 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Seasoning Prep: Cube steak and generously coat with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning, ensuring each piece is thoroughly covered with the aromatic spice mixture.
- Potato Preparation: Slice potatoes into evenly sized halves or cubes, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle ranch seasoning, gently tossing to create a uniform coating that will enhance flavor and promote even roasting.
- Layering Setup: Arrange seasoned steak cubes and seasoned potato pieces in the crockpot, creating alternating layers to ensure balanced distribution of meat and vegetables throughout the dish.
- Moisture Enhancement: Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the layered ingredients, which will help tenderize the meat and infuse additional depth of flavor during the slow cooking process.
- Crockpot Cooking: Cover and set the crockpot to low heat, allowing the steak and potatoes to simmer and develop rich, tender textures for approximately 6-7 hours, periodically checking liquid levels to prevent drying.
- Final Garnish: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the top, letting them melt and create a decadent, golden-brown crust that adds textural contrast and rich flavor.
- Serving Presentation: Once cooking is complete, garnish with fresh chopped chives or green onions, and serve hot directly from the crockpot for a rustic, comforting meal.
Notes
- Allow steak cubes to marinate in seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor absorption and ensure more tender meat.
- Cut potatoes into uniform sizes to guarantee even cooking and maintain a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Place seasoned meat at the bottom of the crockpot and potatoes on top to help meat stay moist and prevent overcooking.
- Consider adding a splash of beef broth or Worcestershire sauce to the crockpot for extra richness and complexity in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg