Have a Coffee with Your Swiss Steak Crock Pot
Infuse your weeknight dinner with bold, unexpected flavor by trying "Have a Coffee with Your Swiss Steak Crock Pot." This comforting slow-cooked dish elevates classic Swiss steak with a rich, aromatic twist—strong brewed coffee blended into the savory tomato-based sauce. Tender beef round steak, coated in a seasoned flour crust and browned for extra depth, is simmered low and slow with onions, green bell peppers, and a fragrant mix of thyme, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce. The result? A fork-tender, flavor-packed meal that’s perfect served over creamy mashed potatoes or buttery egg noodles. With just 20 minutes of prep and the magic of your crockpot, this recipe combines convenience and gourmet appeal for a hearty, satisfying dinner that’s sure to please.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef round steak (about 1 inch thick)
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 large Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 15 ounces Diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cups Beef broth
- 0.5 cups Brewed coffee (strong)
- 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 4 cups Cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the beef round steak and cut it into portion-sized pieces (about 4-6 pieces).
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each piece of beef in the flour mixture, coating it evenly. Shake off any excess.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the steak pieces on both sides. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned steak to the crockpot.
In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
Pour the sautéed vegetables and tomato paste mixture over the steak in the crockpot.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, brewed coffee, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and dried oregano to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 7-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the Swiss steak hot over a bed of cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Spoon the rich tomato-coffee sauce over top for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.1 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.7 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 955 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 4076 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.8 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 297.6 g | 595% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 40.5 mg | 225% | |
| Potassium | 5516 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.
