Slow Cooker Steak And Potatoes (Print)
Tender beef steaks with buttery potatoes, carrots, and aromatic herbs slow-cooked to perfection.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 4 beef steaks (sirloin or chuck, 5-7 oz each)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.75 lbs baby potatoes, halved
03 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
04 - 1 large onion, sliced
→ Spices & Herbs
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp dried thyme
07 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
08 - 1 tsp paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tsp salt
→ Liquids
11 - 1 cup beef broth
12 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Fats
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Optional
14 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat the steaks completely dry using paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and dried rosemary, pressing the spices into the meat.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear seasoned steaks for 2 minutes per side until deep golden brown crust forms. This step develops flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
03 - Transfer seared steaks to the slow cooker insert. Arrange halved baby potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced onion, and minced garlic around and over the steaks.
04 - Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce evenly over the meat and vegetables, ensuring everything is partially submerged.
05 - Cover with lid and cook on low setting for 6 hours. Steaks should be fork-tender and potatoes completely cooked through when done.
06 - Taste the cooking liquid and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The meat becomes fall-apart tender without you standing over a hot stove
- Everything cooks in one pot, meaning minimal cleanup maximum comfort
- It adapts beautifully to whatever vegetables you have in your crisper drawer
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- Searing might seem like an extra step, but those browned bits create flavor you cannot achieve any other way
- Opening the slow cooker frequently adds 15-20 minutes of cooking time each time, so trust the process
- The steaks will continue cooking slightly after you turn off the heat, so remove them when theyre just right
03 -
- If your steaks are particularly thick, check for doneness at 5 hours to prevent overcooking
- Line your slow cooker with a bag for truly effortless cleanup afterward