Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn
23 Comments Aug 23, 2022
Updated Jun 03, 2024
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Cooking steak and potatoes in the crockpot is a classic way to put a hearty meal on the table and we even add an additional side of corn! The meal is cooked with a herb garlic butter and is a complete meal.
Looking for another great recipe for an all-in-one meal? Try my Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies, or Slow Cooker London Broil.
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Can I cook steak in a slow cooker?
Short answer, absolutely! When you cook steak in the slow cooker, you can pretty much guarantee more savory and tender meat. You may have heard that it is better to sear steak before putting it in a crock pot, but this only speeds up the cooking time. In some cases, it can also add a caramelized flavor. You can even make Slow Cooker Tri Tip, or Slow Cooker Steak Bites.
With all the ingredients in this recipe, you won’t have to worry about there not being enough liquid or flavor. Crock pot steak is super easy and delicious comfort food and is sure to become a family favorite! This is one of those slow cooker meals that will be one of your most favorite recipes.
Recipe Ingredients
- Steak: Sirloin steak that is cut into cubes.
- Red Potatoes: These small potatoes cook perfectly without getting overly mushy.
- Corn on the Cob: If you can grab some fresh corn from the local Farmer’s Market, even better! You’ll only need two to three as they’ll be cut into half or thirds. You may also want to try my slow cooker corn on the cob recipe.
- Butter: A must-have to cook the steak, corn, and potatoes and to help mix the seasonings while slowly cooking.
- Seasonings: Garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, onion powder, rosemary, and paprika combine to create a tasty flavor.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One – Add the halved corn to one side of the slow cooker.
Step Two – Add potatoes to the other side.
Step Three – Add the cubed steak in the middle.
Step Four – Add the melted butter, chopped garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and onion powder to a small bowl. Mix until well combined.
Step Five – Pour the seasoned steak seasoning mixture over the steak, potatoes, and corn.
Step Six – Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
Variations
- You can switch up the cut of steak you use (see options below in FAQs).
- If you’d like a gravy to pour over the steak and potatoes, consider whipping one up with onion soup mix and beef stock. To make it thick, add a cornstarch and water mixture until you get the desired thickness.
- Adding more vegetables is another great idea for making this meal even more hearty. Carrots, broccoli, and sliced bell pepper are just a few that pair well with this steak and potatoes meal.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! There are many options to choose from: round steak, stew meat, filet mignon, etc.
You can! The joy of the slow cooker is it can make tougher cuts of meat tender.
For this recipe, no. The melted butter mixture will keep anything from sticking during the slow cooking process.
Since this steak and potatoes (and corn) were cooked together, you can add any leftovers into an airtight container without separating them. It will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
No. The red potatoes are small and will naturally soften during the cooking time. If larger potatoes are used, cut them in half or quarter.
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Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. steak, cubed (I use sirlion), 1.5 – 2 lbs.
- 1 lbs. gold or baby potatoes, leave whole if they are small (quarter or halve if they are larger)
- 3 corn on the cob, halved or cut into thirds
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 1/2 tsp. rosemary
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
Instructions
- Add the halved corn to the side of the slow cooker.
- Add the potatoes to the other side.
- Next, add the cubed steak in the middle.
- In a small bowl melt the butter in the microwave, this will take about 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and onion powder. Mix.
- Spoon this over the steak and potatoes. It's better to spoon it over instead of pouring for the garlic cloves will all end up in one place if you pour.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or until the potatoes are tender. Serve with the garlic butter sauce from the slow cooker over everything.
Sarah’s Notes
- Steak too expensive? You can use beef stew meat instead. The slow cooker will help break down the tougher cut of meat.
- No cooking spray is needed since there is so much butter in this recipe.
- The steak, potatoes and corn can be stored in the fridge for 3 days in an air tight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
I wanted so badly to love this because it’s so easy, but honestly. This was so extremely dry. I’d maybe double or even triple the seasoning and butter.
Can I cook it on high ?
Making this tomorrow can’t wait. What would adding a little beef broth or vegetable stock do?
You can add a touch if you want, it may water down the seasonings though.
Is it ok to use unsalted butter? That’s all I have or will it taste different? Cooking right now
You can use unsalted. You may need to add a touch of salt though.
If the recipe is doubled how much longer should it cook?
I have not tested but probably about an hour longer.