Slow Cooker Steak And Potatoes (Print Version)

Tender beef steaks and buttery potatoes cooked low and slow for a hearty, comforting meal perfect for busy days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 beef steaks (sirloin or chuck, about 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 Make It:

01 - Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, pressing the spices into the meat.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear seasoned steaks for 2 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms, enhancing depth of flavor.
03 - Transfer seared steaks to the slow cooker. Arrange halved potatoes, sliced carrots, onion rings, and minced garlic around and over the meat.
04 - Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce evenly over the ingredients, ensuring the liquid distributes throughout the cooker.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours until steaks are fork-tender and potatoes offer no resistance when pierced.
06 - Taste the cooking liquid and adjust seasoning if desired. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot directly from the slow cooker.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The meat becomes impossibly tender without you standing over a stove
  • Everything cooks in one pot, making cleanup practically nonexistent
02 -
  • Searing the steaks first adds a depth of flavor that's absolutely worth the extra ten minutes
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking every time you check, you release valuable heat
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables into similar sizes so they finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the meat rest for five minutes before serving to keep all those juices inside

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