Here’s a simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe for steak and green bean packets—you basically make everything in a foil or parchment packet, so it’s minimal cleanup and super tender.
Slow Cooker Steak & Green Bean Packets
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or flank), sliced into thin strips
- 8 oz green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium onion, sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper
Instructions
- Prep the packets:
- Tear a large piece of foil or parchment for each packet.
- Place green beans and onions in the center.
- Add steak strips on top.
- Season:
- Mix garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, pepper, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Drizzle over the steak and vegetables.
- Seal:
- Fold the foil into a tight packet to trap steam.
- Cook:
- Place packets in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Serve:
- Carefully open packets (steam will be hot).
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Tips
- Optional extras: Mushrooms, bell peppers, or baby carrots can be added for more flavor.
- Marinating: Marinate steak for 30 min to 1 hr before cooking for extra tenderness.
- Cheesy twist: Add shredded cheese on top in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
✅ Bottom line: This is a hands-off, minimal-cleanup meal that combines juicy steak and tender green beans, perfect for busy days.
If you want, I can make a shortcut 30-minute version for the stovetop or oven that tastes almost the same as the slow cooker method. Do you want me to do that?
