Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes is a delicious recipe the whole family will love. Even with just simple ingredients, the flavor of this juicy steak bites and tender potatoes meal is outstanding.
This will be a family favorite way to make and enjoy tender steak bites. With crock pot steak, it is great for busy weeknights, and you can have a hearty meal with little effort, but maximum flavor with only a cast iron skillet and a slow cooker.
Plus, you can never go wrong with the garlic butter sauce made with this potato dinner recipe.
About this recipe:
This is an easy way to make tender bites of steak with beef stew meat with minimal effort. This slow cooker recipe is a great way to enjoy a delicious steak and potato recipe with simple ingredients, making it perfect for busy families who love a hearty dinner.
The entire family will devour this slow cooker garlic butter steak bites recipe because it is perfectly delicious and has extra flavor from the slow cooking.
Type of steak to use for slow cooker steak bites:
Here are a few options to use with this steak dinner and potatoes recipe:
- Flank steak
- Chuck roast
- Stew beef
- Round steak
- Flat iron steak
Expert Tips:
How to trap in flavor for this simple recipe?
Sear the beef. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sauté until browned on all sides. Do not crowd the skillet. Brown in batches if needed.
Searing the beef ahead of time will allow for tender beef and tons of flavor.
Steak and Potatoes With Garlic Butter FAQ’s
Add the potatoes to a large mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat the potatoes in the seasoning.
With slow cooking, you will need to cook the chuck roast pieces on low for 6-8 hours in the slow cooker or until the beef is nice and tender in the buttery sauce.
Yes! The key is to sear the steak before you start cooking steak in the slow cooker. This will trap in the flavor and develop the flavor while it cooks for 4-5 hours.
Storage Instructions:
Fridge: Place the leftover steak and potatoes into one airtight container for 4-5 days for the best results.
Side dishes to serve with this recipe:
- Loaded Broccoli Salad
- Mom’s Easy Potato Salad
- Slow Cooker Green Beans
- Red Potato Salad
- Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob
Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds baby yukon gold potatoes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- ½ cup butter, cubed
Equipment
Instructions
- Season the beef. Season the beef stew meat with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sauté until browned on all sides. Do not crowd the skillet. Brown in batches if needed.
- Season the potatoes. Add the potatoes to a large mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat the potatoes in the seasoning.
- Load the slow cooker. Scatter the onion across the bottom of the slow cooker. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker. Push the beef over to one side. Fill the other side with the potatoes. Distribute the cubes of butter evenly over the beef and potatoes.
- Cook. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is nice and tender.
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