Description
A comforting, hearty meal with tender steak, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 lbs beef steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (plus extra for serving)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh chopped parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Layer cubed potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Top potatoes with bite-sized pieces of steak.
- Sprinkle diced onions and minced garlic over steak, and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Pour beef broth over the ingredients and dot with butter pieces.
- Cover and slow cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in sour cream and sprinkle cheese on top to melt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve hot.
Notes
For extra texture, you can add sliced bell peppers or mushrooms. Adjust cooking time if using chicken instead of steak.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crockpot, steak, potatoes, comfort food, slow cooker