Description
This Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender sirloin steak, diced russet potatoes, and onions slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful beef broth infused with ranch seasoning. Finished with creamy sour cream, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, it’s a delicious and easy meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak, cubed
- 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cube the sirloin steak, peel and dice the russet potatoes, and chop the onion to get all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Combine in Crockpot: Place the cubed steak, diced potatoes, and chopped onion into the Crockpot. This sets the base for the slow cooking process.
- Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour the beef broth over the meat and vegetables. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix along with salt and pepper to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the Crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, allowing the steak to become tender and the potatoes to cook thoroughly.
- Incorporate Sour Cream and Cheese: After the slow cooking period, stir in the sour cream gently to add creaminess. Then evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Melt Cheese: Cover the Crockpot again and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and gooey.
- Garnish and Serve: Finally, sprinkle sliced green onions over the top for a fresh, vibrant finish before serving warm.
Notes
- For best results, use sirloin steak as it becomes tender and flavorful during slow cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can thicken the broth with a slurry of cornstarch and water before adding sour cream.
- Feel free to customize by adding cooked bacon or swapping cheddar with your favorite cheese.
- Leftovers store well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Make sure to cook on low heat to allow the flavors to develop slowly and the meat to become tender.
