Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak (Printable)

Tender steak and potatoes in garlic butter sauce for an easy satisfying meal.

# What goes in:

→ Meats

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

→ Fats & Dairy

05 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Aromatics & Seasonings

06 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Other

13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak cubes for 1–2 minutes until browned, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Transfer seared steak to the slow cooker.
02 - Add halved baby potatoes and diced onion to the slow cooker with the seared steak.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
04 - Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the steak and potatoes. Stir gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the seasoning.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 3.5 to 4 hours, or until potatoes are tender and steak reaches desired doneness.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The steak stays impossibly tender while developing this gorgeous crust from the initial sear
  • Your entire house will smell like a cozy restaurant that knows exactly what it is doing
  • Everything cooks in one vessel so cleanup is basically non existent
02 -
  • Searing the steak first is not optional if you want that restaurant quality texture and flavor
  • Low and slow is crucial here because high heat will make the steak tough
  • The sauce at the bottom is liquid gold so serve everything with a generous spoonful
03 -
  • Pat your steak cubes completely dry before searing for the best browning
  • Do not lift the lid during cooking or you will need to add extra time

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