Description
This hearty Steak and Potato Soup combines tender beef stew meat, diced russet potatoes, and savory seasonings simmered slowly to develop rich flavors. Finished with a touch of heavy cream for a creamy texture, this comforting slow cooker recipe is perfect for a warming meal any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oil
- 1 ½ lbs. beef stew meat or sirloin, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp. cooking oil
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 4 small russet potatoes, diced
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
Liquids
- 32 oz. (4 cups) beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (added at the end of cooking)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef stew meat cubes on all sides without cooking them through. This step helps develop flavor and seals in juices. Once browned, transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Add Remaining Ingredients Except Cream: To the slow cooker, add the diced potatoes, diced sweet yellow onion, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, garlic powder, and beef broth. Stir lightly to combine.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set to cook on low heat for 8 hours. Avoid opening the lid during this time to maintain heat and ensure even cooking.
- Add Cream: After the 8-hour cooking period is complete, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream into the soup to give it a rich, creamy texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately for a warming, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash a few of the potatoes before adding the cream.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes.
- Beef stew meat can be replaced with sirloin or chuck to adjust tenderness and flavor.
- This recipe is perfect for preparing ahead; soups often taste even better the next day after flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Steak and Potato Soup, beef stew meat soup, slow cooker soup, hearty soup, creamy potato soup
