Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes

A comforting, hearty dinner featuring tender steak and flavorful potatoes cooked in a slow cooker for a hassle-free meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 450

Main Ingredients

2 to 2.5 pounds chuck steak, round steak, or stew meat cut into chunks Choose slightly tougher cuts for better tenderness after cooking.
1.5 to 2 pounds baby potatoes or Yukon golds cut into bite-sized pieces Cut evenly to ensure even cooking.
1 medium onion, sliced or chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth One cup is usually plenty due to liquid trapping in the slow cooker.
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional) Adds depth of flavor.
2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch (optional) For thickening at the end.
Salt and pepper To taste.
1 teaspoon paprika Can substitute with smoked paprika for a different flavor.
1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
1 to 2 tablespoons oil for browning (optional) Recommended for enhancing flavor.

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Preparation

If you have a few extra minutes, brown the steak in a hot pan for a couple minutes per side for added flavor. If you're short on time, you can skip this step.
Add the potatoes and onion to the bottom of the slow cooker to protect the meat from overcooking.
Place the steak on top and sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Add the garlic.
Whisk the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste together, then pour it over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
To thicken, take some hot liquid, whisk in flour or cornstarch until smooth, return it to the slow cooker and cook another 10 to 15 minutes on HIGH.

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Let the cooked dish rest with the lid cracked for about 10 minutes to allow the sauce to settle and thicken slightly.