Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake

Here’s a hearty, comforting, and super easy Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake recipe — tender steak, seasoned potatoes, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon all slow-cooked into a crave-worthy one-pot meal. 🥩🥔🧀 Perfect for busy weeknights or game day!

🍽️ Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

⏱️ Cook Time: 4–6 hours (slow cook)

🍴 Serves: 4–6

📝 Ingredients

• 1.5–2 lbs steak (sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip), cut into bite-sized chunks

• 2–3 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped

• 2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives (optional)

• Cooking spray or butter (to grease crockpot)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 1. Prep Your Ingredients

• Lightly grease the crockpot with cooking spray or a thin layer of butter.

• Dice your steak and potatoes into evenly-sized pieces.

🔹 2. Layer in the Crockpot

1. Add potatoes, steak, onion, olive oil, and seasonings (garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper).

2. Toss everything together right in the crockpot or pre-mix in a bowl.

3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3½–4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the steak is cooked through.

🔹 3. Add the Toppings

• About 10–15 minutes before serving:

  1. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

  2. Add crumbled cooked bacon.

  3. Cover again until cheese is melted.

🔹 4. Garnish & Serve

• Sprinkle with chopped green onions or chives.

• Serve hot with sour cream or ranch on the side, if desired.

🔁 Variations

• Add veggies: Try bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli.

• Use chicken or sausage instead of steak.

• Spicy version: Add red pepper flakes or pepper jack cheese.

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