Description

This Loaded Steak and Potato Bake is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for slow-cooked meals. Tender chunks of beef steak and diced potatoes are layered with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and a creamy garlic sour cream sauce, then cooked low and slow in a crockpot until perfectly tender and flavorful. Finished with fresh green onions, this casserole-style bake is ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prepping.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Vegetables

450 g beef steak, cubed
800 g potatoes, peeled and diced
100 g bacon bits
2 green onions, sliced

Dairy

200 g cheddar cheese, shredded
100 ml sour cream
50 ml milk

Other

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preparation: Start by peeling and dicing the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Cube the beef steak into similar bite-size chunks for even cooking.
Brown the Steak: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed steak and cook, stirring occasionally, until all sides are browned and sealed to lock in juices.
Layer Ingredients in Crockpot: In the crockpot, begin by layering half of the diced potatoes at the bottom, then add half of the browned steak, followed by half of the bacon bits and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering with the remaining potatoes, steak, bacon bits, and cheddar cheese to build the casserole.
Mix the Cream Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper thoroughly, creating a creamy, seasoned sauce.
Add Sauce to Crockpot: Pour the sour cream mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the crockpot, allowing it to seep down and coat the potatoes and steak.
Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot with its lid and set to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors meld beautifully.
Check for Doneness: Around the end of cooking, check the potatoes by piercing a piece with a fork – it should easily slide through without resistance.
Garnish: Once fully cooked, uncover the crockpot and sprinkle the sliced green onions on top for a fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color.
Serve Warm: Serve the loaded steak and potato bake warm directly from the crockpot as a main dish, perfect for comfort food cravings.

Notes

For extra crispy bacon, you may cook the bacon bits separately in a pan before layering.
Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with a cheese blend or your favorite cheese for variation.
If using a different slow cooker size, adjust ingredient portions accordingly.
This recipe is great for preparing ahead; simply assemble and refrigerate, then cook when ready.
To make it spicier, add a pinch of chili flakes to the sour cream mixture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: steak bake, potato casserole, crockpot recipe, slow cooker beef, loaded potato bake