Description
Crockpot Swiss Steak: Tender beef, hearty veggies, slow-cooked perfection. Comfort food at its best. Perfect for a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) round steak or chuck steak, cut into 6 serving-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion (about 1 cup/150g), sliced into rings
- 1 large green bell pepper (about 1 cup/150g), sliced
- 2 celery stalks (about 1/2 cup/50g), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz/411g) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 oz/226g) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Meat Season the flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Pat the beef pieces dry with paper towels, then dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. This coating will help create a beautiful crust and thicken your Crockpot Swiss Steak gravy as it cooks.
- Step 2: Brown the Meat Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the floured steak pieces and brown them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, which can prevent proper browning. This step creates deep flavor compounds that will enrich your entire dish.
- Step 3: Prepare the Crockpot Place the sliced onions, green peppers, and celery in an even layer at the bottom of your 6-quart crockpot. This vegetable bed will flavor the meat while preventing it from sticking to the bottom.
- Step 4: Add the Meat and Remaining Ingredients Arrange the browned beef on top of the vegetables. In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dried Italian herbs, and beef broth. Pour this mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Step 5: Cook to Perfection Cover and cook your Crockpot Swiss Steak on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. The steak is ready when it’s fork-tender and easily pulls apart. For the best texture, avoid opening the lid during cooking, as this releases accumulated heat and can extend cooking time.
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy Once done, carefully transfer the tender steaks to a serving platter. Give the sauce a good stir to incorporate any settled flour, then spoon the rich tomato gravy and vegetables over the meat. Your patience has paid off with this incredible Crockpot Swiss Steak!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 calories per serving
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 33 grams
- Cholesterol: 95 mg