Description
How to make tender crockpot loaded steak and potato bake with melted cheese and crispy bacon that creates the perfect comfort meal in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
Flavor Builders
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Sear Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika, then sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
- Layer Potatoes: Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Layer half the sliced potatoes in the bottom, then add half the onions. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add Steak: Place seared steak cubes over the potato layer. Top with remaining onions and garlic. This creates perfect flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together beef broth, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, softened cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth. Pour over steak layer evenly.
- Top Potatoes: Layer remaining potato slices on top, overlapping slightly. Press down gently to ensure everything fits. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over top during last 30 minutes of cooking. Cover and let melt completely. Check that potatoes are fork-tender before serving.
- Finish Serving: Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Top with crumbled bacon and green onions. The resting time helps everything set up perfectly for clean portions.
Notes
- Sear steak cubes properly for maximum flavor development and tender results.
- Slice potatoes evenly using a mandoline for consistent cooking throughout.
- Soften cream cheese completely before mixing to prevent lumpy sauce.
- Let dish rest 10 minutes before serving for clean, neat portions.
- Store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days, flavors improve overnight.
- Reheat covered in 350°F oven to prevent drying out during rewarming.
Allergy Information: Dairy
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 32g