Description
Hearty slow cooker steak and cheddar potato casserole brings comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Layers of tender beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Spices and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Marinate cubed steak with aromatic herbs and spices in the slow cooker, creating a rich, flavorful base for the casserole.
- Gently pour beef broth over the seasoned meat, ensuring each piece is evenly coated and submerged.
- Allow the meat to slow-cook at low temperature (195°F) for 6-7 hours, transforming tough muscle fibers into tender, melt-in-your-mouth morsels.
- Arrange thin potato slices in a uniform layer across the tenderized meat, creating a hearty protective blanket.
- Generously sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese over the potato layer, allowing it to melt and create a golden, crispy topping during the final cooking stage.
- Continue cooking for an additional 90 minutes until potatoes reach a perfect fork-tender consistency.
- Remove lid and let casserole rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to settle and cheese to set.
- Finish by scattering fresh parsley across the surface for a burst of color and bright herbal note.
Notes
- Tenderize tough cuts of steak by choosing chuck or round steak, which become incredibly soft during slow cooking.
- Replace regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutrient-dense alternative that adds a subtle sweetness to the dish.
- Enhance flavor depth by searing the steak briefly before adding to the slow cooker, which creates a rich caramelized exterior.
- For a low-carb version, substitute potato layers with cauliflower slices or zucchini rounds while maintaining the same cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg