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Slow Cooker Swiss Steak Recipe

This Swiss Steak recipe features tender round steak slow-cooked in a rich tomato and beef sauce with onions, peppers, and garlic for classic comfort food.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs. round steaks or bottom or top round roast cut into thick steaks (2-4 pounds will work fine in this recipe)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 10.5 oz. Campbell's beef consomme or beef broth
  • 29 oz. petite diced tomatoes (two 14.5 oz. cans) do not drain
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
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Instructions

  • On a large plate add the flour and salt and pepper. Mix this together.
  • Dredge each steak in this mixture on both sides, transfer to another plate. Save any excess flour mixture, you will add this to the slow cooker with the meat later.
  • Set a large skillet to medium high heat. Add enough oil to coat the pan. Brown the steaks on both sides, no need to cook through. You may have to cook the meat in two batches if your pan is too small, add more oil inbewteen batches. Add the browned steaks to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over any excess flour from the plate.
  • Deglaze the pan that you browned the meat in with by adding the beef consomme and scrapping up any brown bits. Add to the slow cooker on top of the beef.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, stir.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours with out opening the lid during the cooking time.

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Notes

Variations:
  • Mushrooms can be added at the beginning of the cooking time, add 1-2 cups. You can also add tomato sauce, garlic powder, or mushroom soup for even more flavor.
  • You can add a 1/2 cup of red wine (such as Merlot or Cabernet) for more flavor.
  • Yes, if you can't find bottom roast or steaks you can use one of these cuts of beef: cube steak (or cubed stew meat), chuck roast (leave whole, shred at the end and degrease the sauce by laying paper towels over the sauce and discarding), or stew meat.
What to serve with Swiss Steak:
  • Over mashed potatoes or steamed rice
  • Green salad or steamed veggies on the side
  • Garlic bread or dinner rolls
To store leftover slow cooker Swiss steak, allow it to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate within two hours. Consume the leftovers within 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage, ensuring proper reheating before serving.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 918mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 5mg

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