Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake

If Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake sounds like the kind of dinner that could fix a long day, you’re in the right kitchen. This is the meal I make when I want something comforting and filling… but I also don’t want to stand at the stove like it’s my second job. You toss everything into the slow cooker, let it do the heavy lifting, and suddenly your house smells like you’ve been “cooking all day” (even if you were answering emails and hunting down a missing sock).

This Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake is basically the cozy “loaded potato” vibe—cheddar, bacon, sour cream—plus tender steak cubes that make it feel hearty enough for grown-up appetites. It’s weeknight-friendly, picky-eater-approved, and honestly? It tastes like a warm hug with cheese on top.

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake

• It’s hands-off comfort food. The crockpot does the work while you do literally anything else.
• Big flavor, simple ingredients. Steak, potatoes, cheddar, bacon… no mystery items.
• It feels like a treat. Like restaurant comfort food, but in your sweatpants.
• Great for busy evenings. Prep is quick, cooking is slow and forgiving (kind of like a good friend).

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s everything for your Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake (with measures, so you can just cook without thinking too hard—my favorite kind of cooking):

• 450g beef steak, cubed
• 800g potatoes, peeled and diced
• 200g cheddar cheese, shredded
• 100g bacon bits
• 100ml sour cream
• 50ml milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 green onions, sliced

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

How to Make Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake

Step 1: Sear the steak (quick but worth it)

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add your cubed steak and brown it on all sides.

You’re not trying to cook it through—just giving it that delicious “hello flavor” sear. And yes, your kitchen will smell amazing. Consider it your free aromatherapy session.

Step 2: Start layering in the crockpot

In the crockpot, layer:

• Half the diced potatoes on the bottom
• Half the browned steak
• Half the bacon bits
• A generous sprinkle of cheddar cheese (about half)

Try to spread things out evenly so every scoop later has a little bit of everything.

Step 3: Repeat the layers

Now do it again with the remaining ingredients:

• Remaining potatoes
• Remaining steak
• Remaining bacon bits
• Remaining cheddar cheese

At this point it already looks like something you’d want to dive into with a spoon.

Step 4: Mix up the creamy “magic”

In a small bowl, stir together:

• 100ml sour cream
• 50ml milk
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

This is the creamy sauce that turns plain potatoes into “loaded baked potato” territory.

Step 5: Pour it over everything

Carefully pour the sour cream mixture over the layered ingredients in the crockpot. Aim for even coverage so the potatoes cook up tender and flavorful.

If it doesn’t look perfectly soaked through right away, don’t panic. The crockpot will take care of it—like it always does.

Step 6: Slow cook until cozy and tender

Cover and cook:

• Low: 6–7 hours
• High: 3–4 hours

It’s done when the potatoes are fork-tender and the steak is nice and tender too.

Step 7: Garnish like you totally planned this

Sprinkle sliced green onions on top right before serving. It adds a fresh little crunch and makes the whole thing look extra inviting.

Step 8: Serve and enjoy

Scoop into bowls while it’s warm and cheesy. You’ll get tender potatoes, savory steak, and all that bacon-cheddar goodness in every bite.

Tips to Make It Even Easier (and Tastier)

• Cut potatoes evenly. Smaller, uniform dice cook more reliably—no surprise crunchy chunks.
• Don’t skip the sear (if you can help it). It takes a few minutes, but it adds a deeper flavor that makes the whole dish taste “slow-cooked” in the best way.
• Cheese timing trick: If you want extra gooey cheese, hold back a small handful and sprinkle it on during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
• Sauce looking weird at first? Totally normal. Sour cream mixtures can look a little lumpy before cooking. It’s not you. It’s just… dairy being dramatic. The heat smooths it out.

A Little Story From My Kitchen

This Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake became one of my go-to “everyone’s hungry and I’m out of energy” dinners. I remember making it on a day when I had a million things going on—laundry piling up, emails waiting, and that classic question echoing through the house: “What’s for dinner?”

I tossed everything into the crockpot, and hours later the smell pulled everyone into the kitchen like a cartoon. The bowls were scraped clean, and I got the kind of silence that only happens when people are too busy chewing to talk. That’s how you know a recipe is a keeper.

FAQs

Bring the Cozy to Your Table

When you need dinner to feel comforting, filling, and not complicated, Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake is the answer. It’s cheesy, savory, and wonderfully hands-off—perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty without the fuss. Make it once, and don’t be surprised if it sneaks into your regular rotation… because this Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake has a way of making everyone ask for seconds.

You’ll Love These Recipes Too

If this Crockpot Loaded Steak and Potato Bake made dinner feel easy and cozy, don’t stop here—these reader-favorite comfort meals bring the same hearty, “everybody’s happy” vibe:

• Creamy Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup – Warm, cheesy, and pure comfort in a bowl (aka: the kind of soup that makes sweatpants feel fancy).
• Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs – Tender meatballs in rich gravy—perfect when you want that steakhouse-style comfort without leaving home.
• Philly Cheesesteak Soup – All the melty, beefy goodness you love, but spoonable (and yes, it’s as cozy as it sounds).
• Meatball and Mashed Potato Bake – A hearty, family-friendly bake that tastes like a Sunday dinner—no extra effort required.

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