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 stew meat; 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, yellow or red; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 ounce packet onion soup mix; 1 ounce 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 features tender beef and buttery potatoes in a rich, savory gravy.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 29, 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 a meal that is already finished and waiting for you. This slow cooker recipe is a favorite for busy weeknights because you simply add the ingredients to the pot and let the magic happen while you go about your day. The beef becomes incredibly tender and the potatoes soak up all those savory juices perfectly.

Because this is an all in one dinner, it makes cleaning up afterwards a breeze. If you find the gravy is a little too thin for your liking, just whisk a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it in during the final hour of cooking for a thicker, heartier sauce.

Ingredients

2 pounds stew meat
1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, yellow or red
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 ounce packet onion soup mix
1 ounce 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

4Instructions

1
Place the stew meat, potatoes, garlic, onion soup mix, au jus mix, Italian seasoning, beef broth, and butter into your slow cooker.
2
Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
3
Cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or on LOW for 6 to 8 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are soft.
4
Stir everything well and taste the gravy. Add salt and pepper if you think it needs a little extra seasoning before serving.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months, though keep in mind the potatoes may soften slightly upon reheating. To serve, warm it on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if you want to loosen the sauce.

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