Description
This Slow Cooker Steak and Cheddar Potato Casserole combines tender browned beef stew meat with layers of thinly sliced russet potatoes, onions, and rich cheddar cheese, all slow-cooked to perfection in a creamy beef broth and heavy cream mixture. The result is a hearty, comforting casserole ideal for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat or steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Vegetables
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
Dairy and Liquids
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Other
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the beef stew meat or steak pieces and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Brown the meat on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and flour until smooth.
- Layer Potatoes and Onions: In the slow cooker, layer half of the sliced potatoes and sprinkle with half of the sliced onion.
- Add Meat Layer: Add half of the browned meat over the potatoes and onions.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the meat.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, onions, meat, and cheese.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the beef broth mixture evenly over the layers in the slow cooker.
- Add Cream: Carefully pour the heavy cream on top to add creaminess to the casserole.
- Cook Slow: Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the meat is cooked through.
- Serve and Garnish: Once fully cooked, keep the slow cooker on the “warm” setting if not serving immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to slice potatoes thinly and evenly to ensure even cooking throughout the slow cook time.
- Browning the meat before adding it to the slow cooker enhances flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option, though the texture may be slightly less rich.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch in place of all-purpose flour.
