Crockpot Steak And Potatoes: Why It’s Better Than Oven-baked

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This Crockpot Steak and Potatoes recipe isn’t just food, it’s a hug in a bowl. I remember busy weeknights where the aroma would fill our home with warmth and togetherness. Friends gathered around our table, and sharing this cozy meal cemented bonds and created beautiful memories that lasted long after the last potato was gone.

What I Love About this Recipe

Effortless & Hands-Off Cooking: Simply add your ingredients to the slow cooker, set it, and forget it.
Tender, Fall-Apart Steak: The long, slow cooking process breaks down the tough fibers in the steak, resulting in incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat.
Complete One-Pot Meal: This recipe combines your protein and starch in a single pot.
Hearty & Comforting: It’s a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s perfect for feeding a family or warming you up on a chilly evening.

To Make Crockpot Steak and Potatoes You’ll Need

Main Ingredients

Ingredients for crockpot steak and potatoes: beef, baby potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, broth, Worcestershire, and seasonings.

2-3 lbs chuck roast or round steak, cut into serving pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 packet onion soup mix
2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
1 large onion, sliced
3 carrots, cut into chunks
3 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe Options

Low-sodium version: use reduced-salt broth and skip added salt
Keto-friendly: replace potatoes with turnips or cauliflower chunks

Time Needed to Make Crockpot Steak Potatoes

Time Breakdown

Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes
Cooking Time: 6-8 hours on low heat (or 3-4 hours on high)
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes

How to Make Crockpot Steak and Potatoes

Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

Cut your steak into serving-sized portions and prepare all vegetables. Using paper towels, pat the steak dry to improve the adhesion of the seasoning.

Step 2: Season the Steak

To get the most flavor out of your crockpot steak, liberally season both sides of your steak pieces with salt, pepper, and half of the onion soup mix.

Step 3: Optional Browning

Cubed steak browning in a skillet with olive oil, developing a flavorful crust for crockpot steak.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown steak pieces for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a rich crust that enhances the final flavor of your crockpot steak.

Step 4: Layer in Crockpot

Sliced meat, potatoes and vegetables placed in a black slow cooker and ready to cook for hours.

Place browned steak in the bottom of your crockpot. Layer potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery around and on top of the meat.

Step 5: Create the Cooking Liquid

Beef broth, soup mix, Worcestershire, and herbs in a bowl, ready to be whisked.

Whisk together beef broth, remaining soup mix, gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs. Pour this mixture over your crockpot steak.

Step 6: Cook Low and Slow

Crockpot filled with simmering steak, potatoes, carrots, and celery, cooking to tender perfection.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the steak is fork-tender and potatoes are perfectly cooked.

Step 7: Thicken the Gravy

Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes to create a rich gravy for your crockpot steak.

Tips for the Best crockpot steak and potatoes

Meat Selection:

Choose chuck roast or round steak because their connective tissues break down during slow cooking, creating tender results.

Browning Benefits:

Searing the steak before slow cooking adds deeper flavor through the Maillard reaction, elevating the dish from good to extraordinary.

Strategic Layering:

Place harder vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom where they receive more direct heat and cook more thoroughly.

Temperature Management:

Use low heat settings for the most tender results, as high heat can toughen the steak despite longer cooking times.

How to Serve Crockpot Steak and Potatoes

Classic Comfort Style:

Serve your crockpot steak & potatoes in deep bowls with the rich gravy ladled generously over the top, accompanied by crusty bread for soaking up every drop.

Elegant Presentation:

Plate the tender steak alongside the potatoes and vegetables, drizzling the reduced cooking liquid as a sophisticated sauce for a restaurant-quality crockpot steak experience.

Family-Style Serving:

Present your crockpot steak directly from the crockpot at the table, allowing everyone to serve themselves while keeping the dish warm.

How to Store and Reheat crockpot steak and potatoes

To store, transfer cooled crockpot steak and potatoes to an airtight container. Refrigerate promptly for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
For reheating, the microwave is quickest: heat in 30-second intervals until warmed through. Alternatively, gently reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth to maintain moisture, or in an oven at 350°F (175°C) until hot. Avoid overcooking to prevent dry steak.

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Nutritional Information

Per Serving (based on 6 servings):

Calories: 385
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fat: 15g
Fiber: 4g
Iron: 25% Daily Value
Potassium: 18% Daily Value
Vitamin C: 15% Daily Value

Crockpot steak and potatoes: What makes it taste amazing

By Nancy

Looking for an easy weeknight meal? Crockpot steak and potatoes cook low and slow while you relax. Try it today!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients

2-3 lbs chuck roast or round steak cut into serving pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 packet onion soup mix
2 lbs baby potatoes halved
1 large onion sliced
3 carrots cut into chunks
3 celery stalks chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and black pepper to taste