Description
Hearty crockpot swiss steak delights families with rich, tender beef simmered in savory tomato sauce. Comforting midwest classic promises satisfying dinner that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (lbs) beef round steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Flour:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Vegetables and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat steak pieces thoroughly with seasoned flour, ensuring complete coverage for a crispy exterior.
- Sear meat in hot skillet at 375°F until golden brown, developing rich caramelized flavor on both sides.
- Carefully place browned steak into crockpot, creating an even layer at the bottom.
- Distribute sliced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic across the meat surface for maximum flavor infusion.
- Create a robust sauce by whisking together diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and thyme until well combined.
- Pour sauce mixture evenly over meat and vegetables, ensuring complete coverage.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and slow cook for 6-7 hours, allowing meat to become exceptionally tender and flavors to meld together.
- Once cooking is complete, check meat’s tenderness by gently pulling with a fork.
- Plate Swiss steak alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or buttered egg noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Dust steak thoroughly with flour to create a golden, crispy exterior that helps seal in moisture and enhances flavor depth.
- Brown meat in hot skillet before slow cooking to develop rich caramelized notes and intensify overall taste profile.
- Use tougher, more affordable cuts like chuck or round steak which become wonderfully tender during long, slow cooking process.
- Adjust liquid levels if needed during cooking to prevent dryness and maintain succulent meat texture, adding extra broth sparingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg