Slow Cooker Steak Potatoes (Print Version)
Tender beef steaks with buttery baby potatoes, carrots, and onions slow-cooked to perfection in a rich beef broth.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Spices & Herbs
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 dry with paper towels. Rub 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 a deep brown crust forms. This step enhances flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
03 - Transfer seared steaks to the slow cooker insert. Arrange halved baby potatoes, sliced carrots, onion rings, and minced garlic around and over the meat.
04 - Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce evenly over the steaks and vegetables, ensuring some liquid reaches the bottom of the cooker.
05 - Cover with lid and cook on low setting for 6 hours. The steaks should fork-tender and potatoes easily pierced with a knife.
06 - Taste the cooking liquid and adjust salt or pepper if desired. Ladle steaks, vegetables, and broth into serving bowls. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley just before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The low and slow method transforms tougher cuts into meat you can cut with a spoon
- Almost zero active cooking time gives you that Sunday roast feeling on a busy Wednesday
02 -
- That quick sear step makes a massive difference in the final flavor so dont skip it unless youre absolutely rushed
- Cheaper cuts like chuck actually work better than expensive steaks since they have more connective tissue to break down
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- Dont lift the lid during cooking time or youll lose heat and extend the cooking time significantly
- Using baby potatoes instead of large ones means no chopping and they cook more evenly