Description

This hearty, family-friendly crockpot recipe features juicy steak, tender potatoes, and mellow garlic slow-cooked in a rich, buttery broth. It’s an easy, hands-off dinner that delivers steakhouse flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

Scale

2 to 2.5 pounds sirloin, chuck, or round steak, cut into thick strips or cubes
1.5 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into chunks (skin on)
6–8 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or thyme/rosemary)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
2 carrots, cut into chunks (optional)
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Instructions

Slice steak into thick strips or cubes (about 2-inch pieces). Scrub potatoes and cut into chunks, similar in size to steak. Mince garlic, slice onion, and chop any optional veggies.
In a large mixing bowl, toss steak and potatoes with melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and fresh herbs. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce if using.
Place sliced onions at the bottom of the crockpot. Layer steak and potatoes on top. Add carrots and mushrooms if using.
Pour beef broth over steak and potatoes. Sprinkle any remaining herbs on top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender and steak is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream or more butter. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh garlic and good-quality butter. Don’t overcrowd the crockpot; halve the recipe for smaller models. Sear steak pieces before slow cooking for extra flavor (optional). For a thicker gravy, whisk in 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water during the last 30 minutes. Swap potatoes for cauliflower or turnips for a low-carb version. Use vegan butter or olive oil for dairy-free adaptation. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1/4 of the recipe (1 generous portion)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 650
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 36
Fiber: 4
Protein: 32

Keywords: crockpot steak, garlic steak, steak and potatoes, slow cooker dinner, family meal, easy dinner, comfort food, gluten-free option