Description
Hearty slow cooker swiss steak delivers classic comfort with tender beef braised in rich tomato sauce. Savory flavors meld perfectly, creating a satisfying meal that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) round steak or chuck steak, tenderized
Seasonings and Coating:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 14.5 ounces (411 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Thickening Agent (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Gently blot beef cuts with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then generously season with salt and pepper. Lightly coat each piece with flour, carefully tapping off any surplus.
- Warm oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully sear meat portions for approximately 2 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior. Delicately transfer browned pieces to slow cooker.
- Using the same skillet, sauté aromatic vegetables including onions, garlic, carrots, and celery for roughly 3 minutes until they release their fragrant oils. Gently transfer vegetable medley into slow cooker.
- Combine diced tomatoes, robust beef broth, tangy Worcestershire sauce, and herbaceous Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl. Evenly pour liquid mixture over meat and vegetable layers.
- Secure slow cooker lid and allow meat to tenderize. Cook on LOW setting for 7-8 hours or HIGH setting for 4-5 hours until beef becomes exceptionally tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- For a more luxurious sauce consistency, whisk cornstarch with water during final 30 minutes of cooking. Gently incorporate mixture into existing liquid, stirring thoroughly.
- Present steaming hot dish atop creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or alongside crusty artisan bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure the beef is thoroughly patted dry to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear, which locks in rich, deep flavors and creates a delicious crust.
- Dredging the meat in flour helps create a thickening agent for the sauce and provides a beautiful texture that catches and holds the delicious cooking liquids.
- Searing the steaks before slow cooking develops complex, caramelized flavors that transform an ordinary dish into a restaurant-quality meal, so don’t skip this crucial step.
- For gluten-free options, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or almond flour, and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg