Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes

This Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes is a hearty, comforting dinner made with tender beef, seasoned potatoes, and rich savory flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights.

You know how much I love a good slow cooker recipe. Nothing is easier than tossing your ingredients in the morning and not having to think about dinner until it’s time to serve.

This Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes recipe is so easy to make and it’s your entire meal in the slow cooker. So no worries about side dishes when it comes to this recipe. 

Ingredient Notes:

• Stew Beef – Cut the beef into even-sized pieces so everything cooks at the same rate. If your stew meat comes in larger chunks, trim them down for more tender, bite-sized pieces. 
• Russet Potatoes – I like using russet potatoes for their hearty texture. You can leave the skins on for extra texture and nutrients, just be sure to scrub them well.
• All-Purpose Flour – The flour helps create a light coating on the beef and thickens the stew as it cooks. Be sure to toss the beef evenly so each piece is lightly coated. This step helps build that rich, comforting texture.
• Seasoning – I used garlic, salt, and pepper. You can add any seasoning you add to steak in with this as well.
• Vegetable Oil – Use a neutral oil for browning the beef. This step locks in flavor and gives the stew a richer taste. You can also use olive oil if that’s what you have on hand.
• Onion – Yellow onions add the best depth of flavor for slow cooking.
• Diced Tomatoes – Do not drain the tomatoes. The juices add flavor and help create the broth base for the stew.
• Green Beans – Frozen green beans work best in the slow cooker because they hold their texture better over long cooking times. 
• Butter – Add the butter right to the top and don’t mix it in.

Directions:

Step One: Add stew meat and diced russet potatoes to your slow cooker.

Sprinkle on flour and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat.

Step Two: Next add in your sliced onions to the top of your beef then diced tomatoes.

Last top with green beans. Season green beans with salt and pepper and place pads of butter on top.

Step Three: Cook on low for 6-7 hours until beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender then serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cut of steak works best?
Sirloin is tender and flavorful, but stew meat can also be used.

Can I add vegetables?
Yes! Carrots and green beans work well.

Can I thicken the sauce?
Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir in during the last 30 minutes.

Pro Tips

• Avoid overcooking on HIGH to prevent tough steak.
• Sear steak briefly before slow cooking for extra flavor.
• Garnish with fresh parsley for color.
• Serve with a side salad or crusty bread.

Slow Cooker Recipes:

Here are a few more of my favorite slow cooker recipes.

• Slow Cooker Beef Stew – This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the perfect warm and cozy meal. Full of flavor, hearty beef, and vegetables, you want to make sure this recipe is on your menu!
• Slow Cooker Catalina Chicken – Nothing beats a simple slow cooker dinner. This Slow Cooker Catalina Chicken is so easy to make and a recipe the entire family loves.
• Slow Cooker Beef Tips – Slow Cooker Beef Tips are tender, flavorful, and simmered all day in a rich, savory gravy. An easy comfort food dinner perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
• Slow Cooker Corn Beef and Cabbage – This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage is an entire meal in your slow cooker. I added carrots, potatoes, and cabbage to all cook together. It’s simple to make and has so much flavor in every bite.

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