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Crockpot Steak and Potatoes

Beef steak is cut into cubes then seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Next the meat is browned in a skillet before being added to a slow cooker. Then onions and garlic are sautéed in the skillet before being added to the meat with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Next halved baby potatoes are arranged on top of the meat mixture. Everything cooks in the slow cooker for several hours until steak is tender and the potatoes are cooked.
Course Entree
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sirloin steak cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes halved
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the steak cubes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the browned steak to the crockpot.
  3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic to the crockpot.

  4. Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the crockpot. Add the dried thyme and stir to combine.

  5. Arrange the halved baby potatoes around the steak in the crockpot.
  6. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours until the steak is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
  7. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Recipe Notes

For a thicker gravy: remove the steak and potatoes from the crockpot (keep warm) then whisk 2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water. Stir the mixture into the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened.