Description
Hearty “Crockpot Cheesesteak Potato Casserole” delivers Philadelphia-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table. Rich beef, melted cheese, and tender potatoes combine in one satisfying slow-cooker dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lb provolone cheese, shredded
- 1/4 lb bacon, chopped
Vegetables:
- 4 large potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the protein foundation by crisping chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and rendering its rich, smoky flavor.
- Remove bacon and quickly sear thinly sliced beef sirloin in the same skillet, developing deep caramelized edges without overcooking, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Layer diced potatoes as the base in a crockpot, creating a hearty foundation for the casserole’s robust composition.
- Scatter sliced onions and green bell peppers atop the potato layer, introducing vibrant vegetable dimensions to the dish.
- Distribute the seared beef sirloin evenly across the vegetable landscape, ensuring balanced protein coverage.
- Sprinkle crispy bacon fragments over the meat, adding textural contrast and concentrated umami notes.
- Whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, beef broth, and worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl to create a harmonious seasoning liquid.
- Pour the seasoned liquid uniformly across the layered ingredients, allowing flavors to meld and penetrate deeply.
- Generously blanket the entire casserole with shredded provolone cheese, creating a molten, decadent topping.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours, allowing ingredients to tenderize and flavors to intensify, creating a cohesive, comforting one-pot meal.
Notes
- Bacon Selection: Choose thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispier texture, enhancing the overall richness of the casserole.
- Meat Preparation: Pat beef sirloin dry before searing to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Potato Cutting: Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent uneven texture throughout the dish.
- Cheese Modification: Experiment with different cheese blends like a mix of provolone and sharp cheddar for added depth and complexity.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Substitute potatoes with cauliflower or turnips for a lower-carbohydrate version that maintains the classic cheesesteak flavor profile.
- Spice Adjustment: Incorporate red pepper flakes or hot sauce for those who enjoy a spicier kick to the traditional recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg