Slow Cooker Steak and Cheddar Potato Casserole

✅️✅️ Slow Cooker Steak and Cheddar Potato Casserole

This dish is pure comfort food ❤️ — tender steak, soft potatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese all slow-cooked to perfection. 🍲🧀 Perfect for busy days when you want a hearty, family-pleasing meal!

👉 Ingredients:

🔹 1 ½ lbs (680g) beef stew meat or sirloin steak, cut bite-sized

🔹 Salt & pepper, to taste

🔹 1 tbsp olive oil

🔹 4 large potatoes, peeled & diced

🔹 1 onion, diced

🔹 2 garlic cloves, minced

🔹 1 cup beef broth

🔹 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

🔹 1 tsp dried thyme

🔹 1 tsp paprika

🔹 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

🔹 Fresh parsley or thyme (garnish)

👉 Directions:

1️⃣ Sear the Steak (optional but tasty): Heat oil in a skillet, season beef with salt & pepper, and brown on all sides (3–4 mins). Transfer to slow cooker.

2️⃣ Assemble: Add potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, Worcestershire, thyme & paprika. Stir well.

3️⃣ Cook: Cover and cook on low 6–7 hrs or high 3–4 hrs until beef is tender and potatoes soft.

4️⃣ Cheese it up: 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle cheddar on top. Cover until melted.

5️⃣ Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme, and enjoy! 😋

✨ 3 Tips for Best Flavor:

1. ✅️ Use sharp cheddar for richer, cheesier taste.

2. ✅️ Don’t skip searing the beef — it adds deep flavor.

3. ✅️ For extra creaminess, stir in ½ cup sour cream before serving.

📌 Servings: 4 | Calories: ~550 per serving