Some dinners are complicated, messy, and leave you staring at a sink full of dishes afterward.
And then there are dinners like these Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Cajun Steak Packets.
Tender steak, bold Cajun seasoning, and butter are wrapped up in little foil packets and cooked low and slow until the meat is wonderfully tender and coated in all that buttery, spicy flavor.
That’s it.
Three simple ingredients. Minimal prep. Hardly any cleanup.
And the smell when these are cooking? Absolutely incredible!!
If you love easy slow cooker dinners that don't require a long ingredient list, you're going to want to keep this one handy.
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What Are Slow Cooker Cajun Steak Packets?
This recipe is exactly what it sounds like: seasoned pieces of steak wrapped in individual foil packets with butter, then cooked gently in a slow cooker.
The foil helps keep the steak surrounded by its own juices and melted butter while the Cajun seasoning works its way into every bite.
The result is savory, buttery, boldly seasoned steak with very little hands-on work.
It's one of those recipes that makes you wonder why you didn't start making foil packets years ago!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
There are plenty of reasons this little three-ingredient dinner is so handy.
- Only 3 main ingredients
- Minimal preparation
- Very little cleanup
- Big Cajun flavor
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Easy to customize
- Great with rice, potatoes, or vegetables
- Easy to portion into individual packets
And because everyone gets their own packet, serving dinner is wonderfully simple.
What Does Cajun Steak Taste Like?
Imagine juicy steak with a rich buttery coating and a warm Cajun kick.
Cajun seasoning typically brings a combination of paprika, garlic, onion, herbs, pepper, and other spices, although blends vary from brand to brand.
That means the flavor of your finished steak will depend partly on the Cajun seasoning you choose.
Want mild?
Use a mild blend.
Want some serious heat?
Choose a spicier Cajun seasoning and don't be shy!
The butter helps mellow the spices while adding richness to every bite.
Ingredients You'll Need
The 3 Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds steak, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
That's it!
You can absolutely add extra ingredients if you want to turn these into a more complete meal, but the basic recipe needs only those three.
Optional Additions
