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Cowboy Butter Steak & Potatoes

A hearty, flavor-packed slow cooker dish made with fork-tender steak and seasoned potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 6 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chuck roast or sirloin tips Choose based on preference for flavor or leanness.
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (Yukon gold or red), halved Quarter regular potatoes if baby potatoes are not available.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Gives richness to the dish.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Essential for the cowboy butter flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Can substitute dried parsley.
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped Can substitute dried chives.
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 1 tsp salt To taste.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper To taste.
  • 1/4 cup beef broth To keep the dish moist while cooking.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cowboy Butter

  • Mix butter, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, chives, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl to form cowboy butter.
  • Keep the butter soft for easy blending and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Prepare the Steak

  • Optionally sear the steak on both sides in a skillet for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
  • Searing is optional but adds deep flavor.

Assemble in Slow Cooker

  • Layer halved baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Place steak on top and spoon cowboy butter over everything.
  • Pour beef broth around the sides of the cooker, avoiding rinsing off the butter.

Cooking

  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until steak is fork-tender.
  • Optionally, stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes to thicken the sauce if needed.

Serve

  • Serve steak and potatoes on a platter, spoon sauce on top, and garnish with fresh parsley and chives.
  • Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before slicing the steak against the grain.

Notes

For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently, adding broth if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 45gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
Keyword cowboy butter, easy dinner, Potatoes, slow cooker, steak
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