Transform your weeknight dinners with this comforting Crock Pot Smothered Steak recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece that delivers fork-tender beef, rich gravy, and savory vegetables with minimal effort. Featuring perfectly seasoned round steak seared to golden perfection, this dish is layered with tender onions and earthy mushrooms, then bathed in a flavorful beef broth infused with Worcestershire sauce. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce for a luscious, velvety finish. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or buttery egg noodles, this hearty meal is a family favorite that makes your crock pot do all the work. Perfect for busy days, this recipe combines convenience with classic home-cooked goodness.
Season the round steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Lightly dredge each piece of steak in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared steak to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onions and mushrooms until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add them to the crock pot, spreading evenly over the steak.
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the steak and vegetables in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the steak is tender and easily cut with a fork.
About 15 minutes before serving, make a cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch with water in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the crock pot to thicken the gravy.
Serve the smothered steak over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Calories |
2193 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 67.3 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 8052 mg | 350% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 290.7 g | 581% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 36.6 mg | 203% | |
| Potassium | 5487 mg | 117% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.