Description
Hearty crockpot swiss steak brings classic comfort to dinner tables with tender beef and rich tomato gravy. Slow-cooked goodness promises a satisfying meal you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) beef round steaks, cubed or left whole
Seasonings and Coating:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 410 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces / 227 grams) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty flour blend by mixing garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat each beef steak with the seasoned mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Ignite a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust develops, then carefully transfer to the crockpot.
- Using the same skillet, quickly saute onions and bell peppers until they become slightly translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Gently layer these vegetables over the seared beef in the crockpot.
- Whisk together diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and paprika in a mixing bowl. Create a rich, aromatic sauce by thoroughly blending these ingredients.
- Cascade the prepared sauce evenly over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot, ensuring complete coverage.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the dish to simmer. Cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meat becomes incredibly tender and easily pulls apart.
- Once cooking completes, sprinkle fresh parsley for a vibrant garnish. Plate alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or your preferred accompaniment.
Notes
- Dredging technique ensures a delicious crispy exterior that locks in meat’s juiciness and adds rich flavor layers to the dish.
- Searing beef before slow cooking creates deep caramelization, developing complex taste profiles and preventing bland protein textures.
- Trim excess fat from steaks to reduce greasiness and enhance overall meat tenderness during long, slow cooking process.
- Low and slow cooking method breaks down tough muscle fibers, transforming lean cuts into melt-in-your-mouth tender meat with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 341 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg