Description
This Slow Cooker Smothered Steak recipe features tender beef round steaks simmered with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms in a rich, flavorful mushroom gravy. Perfectly cooked low and slow, this comforting dish is ideal served over rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasoning
- 2 pounds beef round steaks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Vegetables
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
To Serve
- Cooked rice or mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Season the beef: Season the beef round steaks evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper to prepare them for searing, ensuring flavor infusion.
- Coat with flour: Lightly coat each steak with all-purpose flour, which helps develop a flavorful crust and thickens the sauce during cooking.
- Sear the steaks: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned to lock in juices. Work in batches if needed. Transfer the seared steaks to the slow cooker.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add sliced onions, green bell peppers, mushrooms, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and release their flavors. Transfer the cooked vegetables atop the steaks in the slow cooker.
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth, flavorful sauce.
- Assemble in slow cooker: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the steaks and vegetables in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Slow cook: Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender and flavors meld.
- Adjust seasoning: Once cooking is complete, taste the sauce and adjust salt or pepper if needed to enhance the flavor.
- Serve: Serve the smothered steak along with the rich mushroom sauce and vegetables over cooked rice or mashed potatoes for a complete, hearty meal.
Notes
- Searing the steak is essential for developing rich flavor and a better texture.
- You can substitute beef round steaks with sirloin or chuck steaks for variation.
- Use low-sodium beef broth and soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can thicken it further by mixing a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch with cold water and stirring it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for added balance.
