{"id":516,"date":"2026-04-20T00:12:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T00:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=516"},"modified":"2026-04-20T00:12:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T00:12:52","slug":"slow-cooker-steak-and-cheddar-potato-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=516","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Steak and Cheddar Potato Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6738.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6738.jpeg 715w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6738-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6738-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>Slow Cooker Steak and Cheddar Potato Casserole<\/strong> is a hearty and comforting meal made with tender beef, thinly sliced potatoes, and rich melted cheddar cheese in a creamy savory sauce. Slow cooking allows the flavors to blend perfectly, creating a warm and satisfying dish ideal for family dinners or cozy evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple to prepare and full of flavor, this comforting casserole is perfect for busy days when you want a filling meal ready with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6\u20138 hours (low)<br>or 3\u20134 hours (high)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up to 8 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Servings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6 servings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1.5 pounds beef steak (sirloin or flank), cut into bite-sized pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 medium onion, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup beef broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp dried thyme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Prepare the beef<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Layer the casserole<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.<br>Add half of the diced onion and half of the seasoned beef on top.<br>Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, onion, beef, and finish with the remaining cheese on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Prepare the sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, heavy cream, and minced garlic until well combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Add the sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour the sauce evenly over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Cook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover and cook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>on LOW for 6\u20138 hours<br>or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>on HIGH for 3\u20134 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook until the potatoes are tender and the beef is fully cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gently stir before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serving Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve with a simple green salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair with steamed vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for family dinners or meal prep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great comfort food for colder days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slice potatoes thinly for even cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not overfill the slow cooker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leftovers taste even better the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Slow Cooker Steak and Cheddar Potato Casserole is a hearty and comforting meal made with tender beef, thinly sliced potatoes, and rich melted cheddar cheese in a creamy savory sauce. Slow cooking allows the flavors to blend perfectly, creating a warm and satisfying dish ideal for family dinners or cozy evenings. Simple to prepare [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-dinner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=516"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":518,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516\/revisions\/518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}