Transform your dinner table with this rich, smoky, and tender Slow Cooked Swiss Steak with Chipotle Chile Sauce—a bold twist on a classic comfort dish. Juicy beef round steak is dredged in seasoned flour, seared to perfection, and slow-cooked until fall-apart tender alongside a medley of onions, bell peppers, and garlic. The star of the dish is the vibrant chipotle chile sauce, made with fire-roasted tomatoes, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, and warming spices like cumin and smoked paprika. This recipe takes only 20 minutes of prep and simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, making it an easy yet impressive meal. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread, it's perfect for cozy weeknights or entertaining with a flavorful flair.
Trim any excess fat from the beef round steak, then cut it into 6 equal portions.
Combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge each piece of beef in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pieces of beef for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. You may need to work in batches. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
Thinly slice the yellow onion and green bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves. Spread the onion, bell pepper, and garlic over the beef in the slow cooker.
In a blender or food processor, combine the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, beef broth, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth.
Pour the chipotle sauce over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is coated evenly.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Before serving, stir in the fresh cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.
Serve the Swiss steak warm with cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Calories |
2236 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 6409 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 289.2 g | 578% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 40.9 mg | 227% | |
| Potassium | 5851 mg | 124% | |
*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.