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Slow Cooker Cowboy Butter Steak with Golden Potatoes

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A comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender steak and golden potatoes coated in a rich, herbed ‘cowboy butter’. Perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chuck roast or sirloin tips
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (Yukon gold or red, halved)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives (chopped)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cowboy Butter: Mix together softened butter, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, chives, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Optional – Sear the Steak: Sear the steak in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
  3. Layer the Potatoes: Layer halved baby potatoes evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  4. Place the Steak: Place the seared (or raw) steak on top of the potato layer.
  5. Apply the Cowboy Butter: Spoon the cowboy butter mixture generously over the steak and potatoes.
  6. Pour the Beef Broth: Pour beef broth around the sides of the slow cooker.
  7. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  8. Optional – Thicken the Sauce: Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and add to cooking liquid during the last 30 minutes.
  9. Transfer & Garnish: Transfer steak and potatoes to a platter, spoon sauce over, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

For best mixing of the cowboy butter, ensure the butter is softened but not melted. Feel free to adjust the spice level with red pepper flakes.

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