Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake

Here’s a hearty, comforting, and easy-to-make Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake—a perfect one-pot meal packed with flavor. It’s like a loaded baked potato meets steak dinner… in a slow cooker!

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🥩 Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake

🥔 Ingredients:

• 1.5 to 2 lbs sirloin steak (cut into bite-sized cubes)

• 2 lbs baby potatoes or russet potatoes (cubed)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

• ½ cup sour cream (for serving)

• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

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🕒 Directions:

1. Prep Ingredients:

   • Wash and cube the potatoes (no need to peel unless you prefer).

   • In a bowl, toss steak cubes and potatoes with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Layer in Crockpot:

   • Add half the steak and potato mixture.

   • Sprinkle on half the chopped onions, cheese, and bacon.

   • Repeat with the remaining ingredients, ending with cheese and bacon on top.

3. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3.5–4.5 hours, until potatoes are tender and steak is cooked through.

4. Finish & Serve:

   • Let sit for 5 minutes after cooking.

   • Top with sour cream and green onions just before serving.

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🍽️ Tips:

• Want it crispier? After slow cooking, pop it under the broiler for 5 minutes to melt and brown the cheese topping.

• Add veggies: Mix in bell peppers or mushrooms in the last 1–2 hours for extra flavor.

• Steak substitute: Use stew meat or even chicken for a twist.

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Would you like this turned into a freezer meal version or scaled for a smaller slow cooker?