Slow Cooker Steak And Potatoes (Printable Version)

Tender beef and buttery potatoes slow-cooked with herbs for an easy, hearty meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 beef steaks (sirloin or chuck, approximately 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 Garnish

14 - Chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Pat the steaks thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, pressing the spices gently into the meat to adhere.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear steaks for 2 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. This step enhances flavor though it may be skipped if time is limited.
03 - Transfer seared steaks to the slow cooker. Arrange baby potatoes, carrots, onion slices, and minced garlic around and on top of the meat.
04 - Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce evenly over all ingredients, ensuring the vegetables at the bottom are partially submerged.
05 - Cover with lid and cook on low setting for 6 hours. The steaks should be fork-tender and potatoes easily pierced with a knife when done.
06 - Taste the cooking liquid and adjust salt or pepper if desired. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The meat becomes so tender you can cut it with a spoon
  • Set it in the morning and come home to a dinner that feels like a hug
  • Everything cooks in one pot so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
  • Searing is optional but the difference in flavor is enormous
  • Keep the lid closed. Every peek adds 15 minutes to the cooking time.
  • The sauce will be thin but that is intentional. It clings to the potatoes beautifully.
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform sizes so they finish cooking at the same time
  • Use a timer when searing. Two minutes goes faster than you think.

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