Description
Hearty crockpot swiss steak brings tender beef to life with robust tomato and herb flavors. Home cooks find comfort in this classic slow-cooker dish that promises delicious results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds beef round steak (tenderized)
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 carrots (optional)
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/414 grams) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) tomato sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Coat beef steaks thoroughly with seasoned flour mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Sear steaks in hot olive oil until golden brown on both sides, developing rich caramelized exterior.
- Layer browned steaks in crockpot, creating a base for the slow-cooking process.
- Sprinkle chopped onions and minced garlic over the meat, distributing aromatics evenly.
- Pour diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth around the steaks, creating a flavorful braising liquid.
- Enhance sauce with Worcestershire sauce and paprika, adding depth and complexity to the dish.
- Optionally scatter sliced carrots throughout the crockpot for additional vegetables.
- Secure lid and slow cook on low temperature for 7-8 hours, allowing meat to become fork-tender and infused with rich flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove steaks and transfer to serving platter.
- Spoon sauce and vegetables over the meat, creating an appetizing presentation.
- Accompany with creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice to complement the hearty protein.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, fresh finish.
Notes
- Tenderize tough cuts by pounding steaks with a meat mallet before flouring to break down muscle fibers and ensure a more tender result.
- Enhance flavor depth by deglazing the skillet with a splash of red wine after browning steaks, scraping up those delicious browned bits.
- Adapt for gluten-free diets by replacing wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend when dredging the meat.
- Boost vegetable nutrition by adding extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms to increase the dish’s complexity and health benefits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg