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Slow Cooker Smothered Steak

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Shake Up Your Dinner Routine with Slow Cooker Smothered Steak

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This Slow Cooker Smothered Steak is tender steak, onions and peppers all slow cooked in a rich, savory sauce of brown gravy, garlic and brown sugar.  It creates a luscious gravy perfect for pouring over rice or mashed potatoes.

Looking to break out of your dinner rut? Dive into the world of slow cooker smothered steak and experience a mouthwatering meal that will tantalize your taste buds. Impress your family and friends with this easy yet impressive dish that will become a new favorite at your dinner table.

Are you tired of the same old dinner options night after night? It’s time to shake things up with a mouth-watering dish that will revolutionize your dinner routine: slow cooker smothered steak. Imagine coming home to the aroma of tender, flavorful steak simmering in a rich, savory sauce. In this recipe, we will walk you through each step of preparing this delectable meal, from choosing the perfect cut of beef to serving up a memorable dinner that will have everyone coming back for more. Get ready to elevate your dinner game and impress your loved ones with a dish that will soon become a favorite at your dinner table.

To take your Slow Cooker Smothered Steak to the next level, consider enhancing the flavor profile with a few key ingredients. You can elevate the taste by incorporating fragrant herbs like thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves. Additionally, adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar can help deepen the savory notes of the dish. For a touch of sweetness, consider tossing in some diced tomatoes or a bit of brown sugar. Experiment with different seasonings and components to customize the flavors to your liking.  This easy recipe has such a delicious gravy that is perfect over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.

The steak slow cooks in a rich gravy making a flavorful meal everyone loves. 

These simple additions can make a big difference in the final taste of your slow-cooked smothered steak. Once you’ve enhanced the flavor, it’s time to slow cook your way to a delicious dinner that will have your family coming back for seconds.

To truly savor your Slow Cooker Smothered Steak, consider pairing it with classic comfort sides like creamy mashed potatoes, buttery cornbread, or a steaming pile of buttered noodles. These hearty accompaniments will complement the rich flavors of the steak and create a comforting meal that warms both body and soul. Dive into a bowl of this soul-soothing dish and indulge in the ultimate comfort meal. After enjoying this satisfying dinner, you’ll be ready to tackle the rest of your evening with a full and contented belly.  This slow cooker steak is such a great meal!

Looking for the perfect easy dinner option? Look no further than Slow Cooker Smothered Steak. This delicious dish practically cooks itself, leaving you with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a mouthwatering meal that’s ready to be devoured. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this easy dinner will quickly become a favorite in your meal rotation. Love slow cooker? Keep reading to discover why this cooking method is a game-changer for your dinner routine.  You can have a hearty dinner with just a few minutes of prep time.  

These crockpot smothered steaks are the best comfort food for a busy day.

In a world of ho-hum dinners, slow cooker smothered steak is a game-changer. By choosing the right cut of beef, prepping the ingredients, and adding your own spin to the mix, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for more. So why not shake up your dinner routine tonight and treat yourself to a delicious comfort meal that is not only easy to make but also impressively tasty? Your taste buds will be delighted, your loved ones will be impressed, and your dinner table will never be the same again. Embrace the magic of slow cooking and savor every bite of your new favorite dish. Your future self will thank you.  This is a no fuss weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will love. 

This is a great way to use simple ingredients and tougher cuts of meat to create a delicious dinner. 

Break away from your usual dinner routine and try out slow cooker smothered steak for a flavorful and impressive meal. Your taste buds will thank you, and your family and friends will be begging for the recipe. Elevate your dinner game and enjoy a new favorite dish at your dinner table tonight.

I promise your entire family will love this Slow Cooker Smothered Steak.

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You will love this dinner recipe because it is

  • Easy and fast
  • Crowd-pleaser
  • Perfect for parties
  • Great weeknight meal
  • Family-friendly
  • Slow Cooker meal
  • Easy slow cooker recipe
  • Perfect meal

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How to make these Slow Cooker Smothered Steak

  1. Season both sides of your steaks with the paprika, onion powder and steak seasoning.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and sear the steaks quickly on both sides.  You are just looking to get a little color not cook them.
  3. Remove the steaks from the pan and place into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  4. To the pan add your butter, onion and pepper.
  5. Stir this around until the peppers and onion pick up the steak bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Toss in your garlic and flour and stir everything together for 1 minute.
  7. Add this pepper onion mixture to the slow cooker.
  8. Next in a small bowl combine one brown gravy mix, water, worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Whisk to combine.
  9. Pour this into the slow cooker.
  10.  Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 4 hours or until the meat is tender. 
  11. Remove the steak from the slow cooker.
  12. Whisk in the second envelope of brown gravy mix.
  13. Add the steak back to the gravy.
  14. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

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Gather your ingredients.

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Mix together the sauce.

Slow Cooker Smothered Steak sauce

Sear your steaks.

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Add everything to the slow cooker and cook.

Slow Cooker Smothered Steak in slow cooker

Serve!

Slow Cooker Smothered Steak in slow cooker

Ingredients you need

  • Sirloin Steak- This is a great steak for this recipe, it gets nice and tender.
  • Smoked Paprika-  This adds a great smokiness to the dish. 
  • Onion Powder- Adds great flavor.
  • Steak Seasoning-  I like to use Montreal but use your favorite.
  • Butter- This adds some richness to the dish.
  • Onion- I like to use a sweet medium onion but you can use white onion or yellow onion.
  • Green Bell Pepper- Green pepper adds such a good flavor.  You can also use red bell pepper if you prefer.
  • Garlic- I just use minced but you can use fresh garlic as well.
  • Flour- Just a little bit of all purpose flour is is all you need.
  • Brown Sugar- This actually gives this dish a great balance of flavor.
  • Worcestershire sauce- This adds depth to the flavorful gravy. 
  • Brown gravy mix- A packet of brown gravy mix helps everything thicken up and adds flavor. 

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This is the slow cooker I like to use – Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker

Can I use any other meat?

Yes! You could use any cut of steak you like and you could use pork steaks.  You could also use a chuck roast or cubed steaks, top round steak, top sirloin, chuck steak or petite sirloin steak.

Can I use other veggies?

You can add anything you like to this peas and carrots would be fabulous with this.

What can I add to this?

You can add fresh mushrooms to beef this dish up or baby potatoes. 

How to store the leftovers?

Just store this in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

How should I serve this Slow Cooker Smothered Steak?

I like to serve this over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles.  We love to have glazed carrots or green beans on the side. 

 

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Slow Cooker Smothered Steak

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Slow Cooker Smothered Steak is tender steak, onions and peppers all slow cooked in a rich, savory sauce of brown gravy, garlic and brown sugar.  It creates a luscious gravy perfect for pouring over rice or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sirloin steak
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 2 (1 ounce) envelope brown gravy mix
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of your steaks with the paprika, onion powder and steak seasoning.
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and sear the steaks quickly on both sides.  You are just looking to get a little color not cook them.
  2. Remove the steaks from the pan and place into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  3. To the pan add your butter, onion and pepper.
  4. Stir this around until the peppers and onion pick up the steak bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Toss in your garlic and flour and stir everything together for 1 minute.
  6. Add this pepper onion mixture to the slow cooker.
  7. Next in a small bowl combine one brown gravy mix, water, worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Whisk to combine.
  8. Pour this into the slow cooker.
  9.  Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 4 hours or until the meat is tender. 
  10. Remove the steak from the slow cooker.
  11. Whisk in the second envelope of brown gravy mix.
  12. Add the steak back to the gravy.
  13. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Season your steak any way you like.
  • This also works great with a chuck roast or stew beef, just adjust your cooking time accordingly.
  • You can add mushrooms to this if you like.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 729Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 687mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 63g

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