🥩 Crockpot Swiss Steak
Craving a hearty, tender, and flavorful meal without standing over the stove all day? This Crockpot Swiss Steak delivers all the comfort of a classic home-cooked dinner with minimal effort.
Juicy steaks are slow-cooked with savory vegetables, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, resulting in a rich, melt-in-your-mouth dish that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or your favorite sides. 🍽️💛
🔹️ Ingredients
1 ½ lbs round steak, cube steaks, or minute steaks
2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 celery rib, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ onion, sliced thickly
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
¼ cup flour
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup beef broth (plus 1 extra cup)
14 oz diced tomatoes with juices (1 can)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
🔹️ Instructions
1. 🔸️ Prepare the steak:
Coat each piece of steak with a thin layer of flour and season with salt and pepper.
2. 🔸️ Brown the meat:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear steaks for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to the crockpot.
3. 🔸️ Add vegetables:
Layer carrots, celery, onion, and garlic over the steaks in the crockpot.
4. 🔸️ Make the sauce:
Deglaze the skillet with 1 cup beef broth, then stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Scrape up any browned bits from the pan and pour the mixture over the steaks and vegetables.
5. 🔸️ Slow cook:
Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours, or until the steaks are tender.
6. 🔸️ Optional thickening:
For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the crockpot. Cook on high for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. 🔸️ Serve:
Plate the steaks and vegetables, spoon over the sauce, and enjoy with mashed potatoes or your favorite sides. 🥔✨
✅️ 5 Tips for the Best Crockpot Swiss Steak
1. 👉 Use cube steaks — they cook evenly and stay tender after slow cooking.
2. 👉 Brown the meat first — this adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
3. 👉 Don’t skip the deglazing step — those browned bits are packed with flavor.
4. 👉 Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for a heartier dish.
5. 👉 Taste before thickening — sometimes the sauce is perfect without cornstarch.
🌿 Conclusion
This Crockpot Swiss Steak is the ultimate comfort meal — tender, flavorful, and effortless. 💛
Set it in the morning, come home to a house filled with savory aromas, and enjoy a dinner that tastes like it took hours to prepare.
Perfect for family dinners or cozy weekend meals, it’s a timeless classic that never disappoints! 🥩🍅
