Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake Recipe
A hearty slow cooker steak and potato dish made with tender beef stew meat, potatoes, butter, onion soup mix, garlic, and beef broth.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 lb potatoes cut into chunks, such as Russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter sliced
- 1 oz onion soup mix 1 packet
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste, optional
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the slow cooker.
- Place the potato chunks evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the beef.
- Arrange the beef stew meat over the potatoes in an even layer.
Season the ingredients.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the beef and potatoes.
Add the garlic.
- Distribute the minced garlic over the top of the ingredients.
Season with pepper.
- Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. Use salt sparingly at this stage, as the onion soup mix may already contain a significant amount of sodium.
Add the butter.
- Place the sliced butter evenly over the beef and potatoes.
Add the broth.
- Pour the beef broth over the ingredients. The broth is recommended to create a richer sauce and help prevent the dish from drying during cooking.
Combine if desired.
- Gently toss the ingredients if preferred, or leave them layered in the slow cooker.
Cook the dish.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are fully cooked.
Stir gently.
- Once cooked, gently stir the beef and potatoes to combine the flavors. Avoid overmixing to prevent the potatoes from breaking apart.
Adjust the seasoning.
- Taste and add additional salt or black pepper, if needed.
Garnish and serve.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free onion soup mix, as many packaged soup mixes may contain wheat or gluten-based additives.
Verify that the beef broth is labeled gluten-free, especially if using packaged or canned broth.
Use plain, unseasoned beef stew meat to avoid hidden gluten in marinades or seasoning blends.
Check all additional toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon, or chives, to ensure they are gluten-free.
Prepare the recipe with clean utensils, cutting boards, and slow cooker equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Verify that the beef broth is labeled gluten-free, especially if using packaged or canned broth.
Use plain, unseasoned beef stew meat to avoid hidden gluten in marinades or seasoning blends.
Check all additional toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon, or chives, to ensure they are gluten-free.
Prepare the recipe with clean utensils, cutting boards, and slow cooker equipment to prevent cross-contamination.