Description
Hearty crockpot swiss steak delivers comfort from your kitchen to the dining table. Slow-cooked beef with rich tomato sauce promises a satisfying meal you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs beef round steaks, cut into portions
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Coat beef steaks with a blend of salt, pepper, and paprika, thoroughly dusting each piece with flour for a rich, golden exterior.
- Sear the seasoned steaks in hot olive oil until they develop a deep, caramelized brown crust on both sides, creating layers of flavor.
- Sauté chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic in the same skillet until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Create a robust sauce by combining diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste, stirring until the ingredients meld together seamlessly.
- Transfer the seared steaks to the crockpot and generously pour the prepared sauce over them, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and the sauce to develop a rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest for a few minutes to allow the sauce to settle and intensify.
- Serve the succulent steaks over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice, drizzling extra sauce for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Select tough, budget-friendly cuts like chuck or round steak for maximum tenderness and flavor absorption during slow cooking.
- Thoroughly pat dry the meat before seasoning to ensure proper flour coating and achieve a beautiful golden-brown sear.
- Adjust liquid quantities if using fresh tomatoes instead of canned to maintain optimal sauce consistency.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or almond flour for dredging.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (or 8 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg