Description
Cowboy Steak and Potato Casserole is the ultimate one-pot wonder, blending tender steak, hearty potatoes, and a melty cheese topping for a meal that’s both comforting and downright delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 pound baby potatoes (quartered)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Toss the steak pieces with Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
3. Toss the potatoes with olive oil and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
4. Spread the potatoes evenly in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
5. Remove the dish from the oven, stir the potatoes, and add the seasoned steak over the top. Bake for an additional 15–18 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the steak is cooked.
6. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and bacon over the top, then return the dish to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions and serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Notes
To ensure your Cowboy Steak and Potato Casserole is as flavorful and tender as a real-life cowboy’s trusty steed, keep these tips in mind:
Maintaining the correct oven temperature and cooking times is crucial for perfectly cooked potatoes and steak. Undercooking can leave the potatoes undercooked, while overcooking can result in tough, dry steak.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak. For medium-rare, aim for 130-135°F, and for medium, 140-145°F.
The potatoes should be fork-tender when pierced, with a creamy interior.
Carefully layering the potatoes and steak ensures the flavors meld together beautifully. Stirring the potatoes before adding the steak helps create that signature cowboy-style casserole texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg