Description
This hearty dish combines tender steak chunks with creamy potatoes and savory seasonings in a slow cooker. Perfect for weeknights or family gatherings, this comforting recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, washed and cubed (skin on)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (garnish)
Instructions
- Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika. Brown in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Spray crock-pot with cooking spray. Layer potatoes, onions, and garlic.
- Add browned steak. Mix broth and Worcestershire sauce, pour over ingredients. Ensure liquid covers 3/4 of contents.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
- Stir in sour cream and 1 cup cheese during last 30 minutes. Continue cooking until bubbly.
- Top with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions. Cover for 5 more minutes to melt cheese.
Notes
Use lean sirloin for a lighter version. Sweet potatoes or cauliflower can substitute to reduce carbs. Add carrots or mushrooms for variety. Always cut potatoes uniformly for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg