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Loaded Steak and Potato Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Marina
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes to 7 hours 20 minutes (low), or 3 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

This Loaded Steak and Potato Bake is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a cozy meal. Tender cubed beef steak, layers of diced potatoes, crispy bacon bits, and melted cheddar cheese come together in a slow-cooked crockpot bake. Enhanced with a creamy garlic sour cream mixture and garnished with fresh green onions, this recipe offers rich flavors and satisfying textures with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Meat and Main Ingredients

  • 450 g beef steak, cubed
  • 800 g potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 100 g bacon bits
  • 200 g cheddar cheese, shredded

Dairy and Sauces

  • 100 ml sour cream
  • 50 ml milk

Seasonings and Aromatics

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Gather and prepare all ingredients by peeling and dicing the potatoes, cubing the steak, shredding the cheese, mincing the garlic, and slicing the green onions for garnish.
  2. Brown the Steak: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed steak and cook until browned on all sides to develop flavor and seal in juices.
  3. Layer Ingredients in Crockpot: In the crockpot, layer half of the diced potatoes at the bottom, followed by half of the browned steak, half of the bacon bits, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Repeat Layers: Add the remaining potatoes, steak, bacon bits, and top with the remaining cheddar cheese, creating a layered casserole.
  5. Mix Cream Sauce: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, milk, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until smooth.
  6. Pour Cream Sauce: Evenly pour the sour cream mixture over the layered ingredients in the crockpot, ensuring it seeps through the layers.
  7. Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender and all flavors meld together.
  8. Garnish: Once cooking is complete, uncover the crockpot and sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top to add freshness and color.
  9. Serve: Serve the loaded steak and potato bake warm. Enjoy this comforting, flavorful dish as a satisfying main course.

Notes

  • For a smokier flavor, use smoked bacon bits or add a dash of smoked paprika.
  • You can substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a different cheese experience.
  • Make sure to brown the steak well to enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated before serving.
  • If your crockpot runs hot, check doneness earlier to avoid overcooking the potatoes.
  • 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 dinner, loaded potatoes, beef casserole, comforting meals, easy crockpot recipes

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