You know those dinners where you throw everything into the slow cooker, walk away, and somehow everyone thinks you spent all day cooking? Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes is exactly that kind of meal. The beef cooks down into tender slow cooker steak bites, while the baby potatoes soak up all that buttery au jus and onion flavor. There is plenty of garlic in there too, giving you those garlic butter steak bites vibes with a rich, savory gravy that makes you want to grab a dinner roll and clean the bowl. It is cozy, filling, and exactly what I need on the nights when dinner has to make itself!
If you are building out a full comfort food dinner, these Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes pair really well with Broccoli Rice Casserole, Bacon and Balsamic Brussel Sprouts, or Bacon Wrapped Asparagus. Add some dinner rolls to soak up the gravy, then finish everything off with Strawberry Dump Cake for dessert.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- Stew meat
- Baby potatoes
- Medium onion
- Salted butter
- Au jus gravy mix
- Onion soup mix
- Minced garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Directions
Add the stew meat, baby potatoes, onion, butter, au jus gravy mix, onion soup mix, garlic, salt, and pepper to your slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Stir the steak bites and serve with your favorite vegetable on the side.
What should I serve with my Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes?
- Serve your Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes with dinner rolls or toasted bread to soak up the gravy. Green beans, steamed or roasted broccoli, cucumber and tomato salad, broccoli salad, or cornbread salad all work well on the side. These slow cooker steak bites are filling enough to be the main event, so one simple vegetable and some bread are really all you need.
FAQs (Because Life’s Too Busy for Guesswork)
It is not necessary to sear the stew meat first. Though you can if you would prefer, it will still cook to a perfectly tender consistency without searing it in this recipe.
Yes, if you would like to add vegetables such as carrots, mushrooms, or parsnips to the slow cooker, you can.
No, the baby potatoes are small enough to leave whole and still cook completely through.
For this particular dish, you want the internal temperature of the stew meat to reach 195°F to 205°F; this ensures it is done but also fall-apart tender.
What are substitutions that I can make?
- Stew meat – Cutting up an eye of round or chuck roast are also options.
- Baby potatoes – These come in white, red, and melody colors; go with the one you would prefer.
- Medium onion – A yellow or white onion would be the best option, but a red onion will also work.
- Salted butter – Unsalted butter is also an option.
How should I store my leftovers?
- Slow Cooker Garlic Steak and Potatoes should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To Reheat: Place leftovers in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5-10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Another option is to microwave smaller portions.
- To Freeze: For longer storage life, you can place the completely cooled leftovers in a freezer-safe airtight container or Ziploc and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
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Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew meat
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter sliced
- 1 1 oz packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 1 oz packet onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the stew meat, baby potatoes, onion, butter, au jus gravy mix, onion soup mix, garlic, salt, and pepper to your slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Stir the steak bites and serve with your favorite vegetable on the side.
I was looking for an easy slow cooker meal with school starting this week, and this recipe was perfect. It had such great flavor, and it was a hit with everyone. Thanks for the great recipe!
Do I need to peel the potatoes
Nope, no need to peel the potatoes. Save yourself the extra effort and get some extra fiber into your diet at the same time!😊
Do you add any broth or liquid to the slow cooker?
Nope, no need to add any excess liquid or broth. I find that when you add too much liquid. It boils the meat instead of just cooking it. This leaves a little more texture to the beef, and as it cooks, it will create its own sauce with the liquids it puts off.
What is that vegetable you are pairing it with on the plate? It is not one of the pairings you recommend with this.
Oh, that’s just a basic can of French style green beans with a little butter and salt and pepper.
No link for pinterest?
Hello, from your desktop, if you hover over any of the images in the top right corner, there will be a Pinterest button that you can click to save it to whatever category on your Pinterest you would like. I haven’t had any requests for Pinterest buttons, but I can definitely work on adding more so you can access them even on mobile. This is still a new blog, only about a year old, and I’m working on catering it to requests. I hope that answers your question so you can adjust the star rating of this recipe. I like to make sure that everyone who tastes the recipe gives it a star rating so it doesn’t bring it down on Google.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, you can.
Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Come back and let us know what you think!
I’m making it this week. Sounds delish and hoping my 5 stars offset the unwarranted one star rating for the Pinterest question.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
In the crock pot now! Made it 3 times already!
Who leaves 1 star on a review bc of Pinterest?! lol 🤦🏻♀️ hopefully this 5 star picks up the slack!! Thanks for the recipe!!
I LOVE THIS!!! Thank you, and yes, people are nuts!!! I hope you try some of my other amazing slow cooker recipes and like them as much as this :).
Looks great! Going to try it.
Thanks! Come back and let me know what you think!
I’m trying this today…a little nervous without adding liquid because we love potatoes so I doubled the amount of potatoes! Hopefully that won’t make a difference! No athletes at home anymore. Officially became an empty nester last week 😭😭!
I am not looking forward to the day. We are empty nesters I know it’s a new season that will be covered, but I’m trying to soak it all in now. Hope this is one of your new favorite meals.
I just put this in my crock pot! Nervous about no liquid but excited if it turns out. I have a softball player and we are busy most nights. I would love to put this into rotation for a good meal on busy nights! Thank you and looking forward to going through your other recipes for other meals to try!
I totally understand that most people don’t realize that they don’t need extra moisture in the slow cooker. It definitely changes the game for sure. I hope you guys enjoyed it.
Thank you!!!
Do you need to stir or mix it after you put all
The ingredients in the crockpot?
It’s not necessary to stir it up, but you can to ensure everything is coated.
Looks delicious. I’m excited to make this.
I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you! I’ll try it today
Be sure to come back and let us know what you think! Hope you enjoy it.