Description
A hearty and comforting Loaded Steak and Potato Bake made in a crockpot. Tender beef steak cubes and diced potatoes are layered with crispy bacon bits and melted cheddar cheese, then slow-cooked with a creamy sour cream and garlic mixture. Finished with fresh green onions, this dish is perfect for a satisfying, hands-off meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 450 g beef steak, cubed
- 800 g potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Dairy
- 200 g cheddar cheese, shredded
- 100 ml sour cream
- 50 ml milk
Other Ingredients
- 100 g bacon bits
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and dice the potatoes and cube the beef steak. Mince the garlic and slice the green onions for garnish. Gather all remaining ingredients for layering and the creamy sauce.
- Cook the Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed steak and cook until browned on all sides, ensuring a nice sear to lock in flavor. Remove from heat.
- Layer Ingredients in Crockpot: In the crockpot, spread half of the diced potatoes evenly on the bottom. Add half of the browned steak cubes on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle half of the bacon bits over the steak, followed by a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat with remaining potatoes, steak, bacon bits, and cheese to create two layers.
- Prepare Creamy Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Pour Mixture and Cook: Pour the sour cream mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the crockpot. Cover with the lid.
- Slow Cook: Set the crockpot to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, uncover the crockpot and sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top for a fresh burst of flavor and color. Serve the loaded steak and potato bake warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes to the sour cream mixture.
- Browning the steak before slow cooking enhances the dish’s flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- You can substitute the bacon bits with cooked and crumbled pancetta or omit for a bacon-free version.
- If your crockpot runs hot, check the dish earlier to prevent overcooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3.5 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: steak and potato bake, crockpot dinner, slow cooker steak recipe, loaded potato bake, comfort food casserole
