Slow Cooker Steak with Cheddar Potatoes and Onion (Print version)

Tender slow-cooked steak layered with sliced potatoes, sweet onion, beefy broth, cream, and melted sharp cheddar.

# Ingredients:

For the steak and potatoes

01 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) chuck steak or sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 2 lb (900 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
06 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

For the creamy cheddar sauce

08 - 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium beef broth
09 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
10 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 2 cups (225 g) freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or sliced green onions, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Pat the steak dry. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned on the edges, about 2 minutes per side.
02 - Grease a 6-quart slow cooker. Add half the potato slices, half the onion, and half the garlic. Sprinkle with a small pinch of the remaining salt.
03 - Spread the browned steak over the potatoes. Top with the remaining potatoes, onion, and garlic.
04 - Whisk together the beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and remaining salt. Pour evenly over the slow cooker layers.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes pierce easily with a fork and the beef is tender.
06 - Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups cheddar over the top. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes more, just until melted. Add the remaining cheddar and parsley or green onions before serving.

# Good to know:

01 - Use a 6-quart slow cooker for even cooking and enough room for the layers.
02 - For the cleanest slices, cut the potatoes 1/4 inch thick with a sharp knife or mandoline.
03 - Cook time is based on the low setting for the recipe card.

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