Crockpot steak and potatoes: What makes it taste amazing
Looking for an easy weeknight meal? Crockpot steak and potatoes cook low and slow while you relax. Try it today!
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
Instructions
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Notes
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