Description
This Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for a satisfying meal. Tender sirloin steak, diced russet potatoes, and onions are slow-cooked with beef broth and ranch seasoning, then finished with creamy sour cream and melted cheddar cheese. Garnished with fresh green onions, this meal offers rich flavors and a deliciously cheesy topping, all made easy with a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 pounds sirloin steak, cubed
Vegetables
- 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Dairy
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Liquids & Seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Place the cubed sirloin steak, diced russet potatoes, and chopped onion into the Crockpot, spreading them out evenly.
- Add broth and seasoning: Pour the beef broth over the ingredients, then sprinkle in the ranch seasoning mix, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to distribute the seasoning.
- Slow cook: Cover the Crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, allowing the steak to become tender and the potatoes to cook through completely.
- Mix in sour cream and cheese: After cooking, stir the sour cream into the mixture thoroughly, then spread the shredded cheddar cheese over the top evenly.
- Melt cheese: Cover the Crockpot again and cook on low for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top as a fresh garnish just before serving.
Notes
- Use sirloin steak for best tenderness, but other beef cuts suitable for slow cooking can also be used.
- Russet potatoes work well as they hold their shape but become tender during the slow cooking process.
- Adjust seasoning levels to taste, especially salt and ranch mix, depending on your preference.
- For a creamier dish, you can add the sour cream earlier but expect a thinner texture.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve more people; just extend the cooking time slightly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
