Crockpot Steak and Potatoes
Okay, so confession time: I am NOT a natural cook. Took me like five tries to get this crockpot steak and potatoes recipe just right. I kept overcooking the potatoes or the steak would be tough. But now? It’s my go-to weeknight dinner.
What I love most about this recipe (besides how ridiculously easy it is) is that it’s so forgiving. You can swap out the steak for stew meat if that’s what you have on hand. Honestly, even the type of potatoes doesn’t matter that much. It’s comfort food without the fuss.
Seriously, you throw everything in the crockpot in the morning, and by dinner time, you have a warm, comforting meal waiting for you. Plus, minimal cleanup? Winning.
What You’ll Need
▢ 1 bag (1.5 pounds) baby potatoes
▢ 1 pound stew meat or steak chunks (see notes)
▢ 1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
▢ 1 yellow onion, finely diced
▢ 2 cloves garlic
▢ 1 packet onion soup mix
▢ 2 teaspoons steak seasoning
Steps
- Prep those potatoes! Peel and cut off any bad parts of the baby potatoes. No need to peel them unless you really want to, and don’t bother slicing them. Toss those little guys in the crockpot whole. If you’re not using stew meat, cut your steak into larger bite-sized pieces (1″ to 2″ is perfect).
- Dump everything in! Add the baby potatoes, steak meat, beef broth, diced onion, garlic, onion soup mix, and steak seasoning to the crockpot. Give it a good stir to make sure everything is coated.
- Cook it low and slow! Cover and let it cook on LOW heat for 7-8 hours.
- Serve it up! Use a slotted spoon to get the meat and potatoes out. You can eat them as is, or serve over cooked rice or egg noodles. Don’t forget to spoon some of that delicious au jus sauce over the top!
Substitutions That Actually Work
- Stew meat: If you can’t find steak chunks, stew meat works perfectly!
- Potatoes: Russet potatoes, red potatoes, even Yukon golds will do the trick. Just adjust the cooking time as needed.
- Beef broth: I’ve even used chicken broth in a pinch, and it was still good!
Making It Diabetes-Friendly
- Watch those potatoes: Use fewer potatoes or choose lower-carb options like cauliflower.
- Skip the noodles/rice: Focus on the meat and potatoes themselves for a lower-carb meal.
Tips & Storage
- Don’t overcrowd the crockpot: Make sure everything has room to cook evenly.
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They reheat really well in the microwave.
- Freezing: I haven’t tried freezing it, so I’m not sure how that would turn out! Let me know if you try it!
