Description
Savory Crockpot Swiss Steak brings hearty comfort to dinner tables with tender beef smothered in rich tomato sauce. Slow-cooked perfection promises a satisfying meal that welcomes home hungry families with irresistible aromas and classic Southern-style flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) beef round steak
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning Components:
- 1 14.5 ounces (411 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 1 8 ounces (227 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) beef broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pound the steak thoroughly with a meat tenderizer to break down tough muscle fibers, ensuring maximum tenderness and flavor absorption.
- Generously coat each steak piece with seasoned flour, creating a delicate protective layer that will help seal in moisture during cooking.
- Quickly sear the floured steak in a hot skillet with a touch of oil, developing a rich golden-brown crust that enhances the meat’s overall taste profile.
- Carefully transfer the browned steak into the crockpot, arranging pieces in a single layer to promote even cooking.
- Layer chopped onions, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic across the meat to infuse deep, aromatic flavors throughout the dish.
- Pour diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce over the meat and vegetables, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and the flavors to meld together harmoniously.
- Once cooking is complete, gently test the meat’s tenderness by pulling it apart with a fork – it should easily separate.
- Serve the succulent Swiss steak over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or al dente pasta to soak up the rich, savory sauce.
Notes
- Boost meat tenderness by pounding the steak thoroughly with a meat mallet, creating microscopic breaks in muscle fibers for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Enhance flavor depth by optional flour dredging and quick browning, which develops a delicious golden crust and captures rich caramelized notes before slow cooking.
- Adapt for dietary needs by substituting vegetable broth for beef broth and using gluten-free flour for those with specific dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this hearty dish.
- Maximize leftover potential by storing in airtight containers, as the flavors continue to develop and intensify overnight, making next-day reheating even more delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg