Description
This Loaded Steak and Potato Bake is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for slow cooking. Tender cubed beef steak and diced potatoes are layered with crispy bacon bits and melted cheddar cheese, then slowly cooked with a creamy garlic sour cream mixture. Finished with fresh green onions, this slow cooker recipe is easy to prepare and delivers rich, comforting flavors perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Potato
- 450 g beef steak, cubed
- 800 g potatoes, peeled and diced
Dairy
- 200 g cheddar cheese, shredded
- 100 ml sour cream
- 50 ml milk
Other
- 100 g bacon bits
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preparation: Begin by heating the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed beef steak to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, which enhances flavor and seals in the juices.
- Layering Ingredients: In the crockpot, layer half of the diced potatoes on the bottom. Follow with half of the browned steak, then half of the bacon bits, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat Layering: Add the remaining potatoes, then the rest of the steak, bacon bits, and finish with another layer of shredded cheddar cheese to build the bake evenly.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, milk, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This mixture adds richness and flavor to the bake.
- Pour Sauce Over Layers: Evenly pour the sour cream mixture over the layered ingredients in the crockpot to keep everything moist and flavorful during cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The potatoes should become fork-tender, indicating the bake is done.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, uncover the crockpot and sprinkle the sliced green onions on top for a fresh, mild onion flavor. Serve the bake warm to enjoy its comforting taste fully.
Notes
- You can substitute the beef steak with chicken or pork if preferred, adjusting the cooking times accordingly.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the sour cream mixture.
- Ensure potatoes are diced evenly to guarantee uniform cooking.
- If you don’t have a crockpot, this recipe can be adapted for slow roasting in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for about 3-4 hours in a covered baking dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: loaded steak bake, potato bake, crockpot recipes, slow cooker meals, beef and potato, comfort food
