Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes

Name: Slow Cooker Steak and Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat; 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved if large; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 packet onion soup mix; 1 packet au jus gravy mix; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup beef broth; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced; Salt and black pepper to taste

This comforting slow cooker meal gives you tender beef and buttery potatoes in a rich gravy with almost no effort.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 28, 2026

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

4 hours

Total

4 hours 5 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like coming home to the smell of a hearty dinner waiting for you. This steak and potatoes recipe is a favorite in my house because it truly does all the work on its own. You just toss everything into the slow cooker, and the meat becomes incredibly tender while the potatoes soak up all those savory juices.

It is the perfect meal for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. If you happen to have any extra vegetables like carrots or mushrooms in your fridge, feel free to toss them in as well for an even fuller meal.

🧺 Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat
1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved if large
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 packet onion soup mix
1 packet au jus gravy mix
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup beef broth
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the stew meat and potatoes into your slow cooker.
2
Add the minced garlic, onion soup mix, au jus gravy mix, Italian seasoning, beef broth, and butter slices on top.
3
Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the beef and potatoes are fork tender.
4
Give everything a good stir before serving, then taste and add salt or pepper if you think it needs a little extra kick.

💡 Tips

Serve this dish with some crusty bread or warm rolls to help soak up the delicious gravy. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with one tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the pot during the last twenty minutes of cooking. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

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