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Slow Cooker Cheesy Steak with Potatoes, a hearty and flavorful dish.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Steak and Potatoes

A comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender steak, flavorful potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound tender steak, cut into cubes
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced Do not buy pre-diced potatoes.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Use good quality cheddar.
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth Good quality broth enhances flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For browning the steak.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the steak cubes and brown on all sides.
  3. In the slow cooker, layer the diced potatoes, browned steak, chopped onions, and minced garlic.
  4. Pour the beef broth over the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let it melt.

Notes

This dish is perfect for potlucks. If you use chicken instead of beef, consider adapting flavors from a chicken and gravy recipe. Potatoes should be kept in a single layer for best results.