Slow Cooker Steak Cheddar Potato (Print Version)
Hearty steak, cheddar, and potatoes slow-cooked until tender for a truly comforting dinner experience.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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680 g beef stew meat or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Vegetables
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4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids & Oils
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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240 ml beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
→ Seasonings
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon paprika
→ Dairy
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150 g shredded cheddar cheese
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and black pepper. Sear beef on all sides for approximately 3–4 minutes until browned. Transfer seared beef to the slow cooker.
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Add diced potatoes, onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker with the browned beef. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle dried thyme and paprika over the mixture and stir to combine.
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Cover with lid and cook on low setting for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until beef becomes tender and potatoes are soft.
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About 15 minutes before serving, evenly distribute shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover and allow cheese to fully melt.
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Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or thyme. Serve hot.
# Notes:
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Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture, but can be skipped for convenience.