Description
Hearty Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake delivers comfort straight from your slow cooker’s delicious depths. Savory beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your dinner table, promising a filling feast you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 ½ pounds steak (sirloin, ribeye, or chuck), cut into bite-sized cubes
Starch:
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved (or russet potatoes, cubed)
Seasoning and Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 packet (1 ounces) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the steak by slicing it into uniform bite-sized morsels, then generously coat with a robust blend of aromatic spices including salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Thoroughly cleanse the potatoes and chop them into consistent half or quarter-sized chunks, ensuring even cooking potential.
- Drizzle the potato pieces with olive oil and sprinkle with ranch seasoning, gently massaging the coating to ensure complete coverage.
- Layer the seasoned steak cubes at the bottom of the crockpot, creating an even foundation for the dish.
- Carefully arrange the oil-coated potato chunks on top of the steak, distributing them uniformly to promote balanced heat distribution.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low heat, allowing the ingredients to slowly meld and tenderize over several hours.
- Periodically check the moisture levels and gently stir the contents to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Once the steak becomes fork-tender and potatoes reach a soft, golden-edged consistency, the dish is ready for serving.
- Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley, shredded cheese, or a dollop of sour cream to enhance the final presentation.
Notes
- Pick tender, marbled cuts like sirloin or ribeye for maximum flavor and juiciness in your steak bites.
- Prevent potato discoloration by cutting them just before cooking and immediately tossing with olive oil.
- Customize ranch seasoning by making your own blend with dried herbs like dill, chives, and buttermilk powder for a fresher taste.
- Ensure even cooking by not overcrowding the crockpot and keeping steak and potato pieces roughly similar in size for consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg