Swiss Steak with a Kick for the Crock Pot
Transform weeknight dinners with this flavorful and hearty Swiss Steak with a Kick, slow-cooked to tender perfection in your crock pot. This classic comfort food gets a bold twist with a hint of smoked paprika and optional hot sauce, making it a crowd-pleaser for those who love a little heat. Thick cuts of beef round steak are seared to lock in flavor, then simmered in a rich sauce of fire-roasted tomatoes, savory beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce, complemented by sautéed onions, garlic, and vibrant bell peppers. The dish is finished with a cornstarch slurry for a velvety sauce and garnished with fresh parsley. Serve this dish over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles for a satisfying meal packed with bold flavors and melt-in-your-mouth textures. Perfect for busy days, this crock pot recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef round steak
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoons hot sauce (optional, adjust based on heat preference)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the beef round steak. Cut the steak into serving-size pieces.
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Dredge each piece of steak in the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak pieces for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Transfer the browned steak pieces to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.
Pour the fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce over the steak in the crock pot. Stir gently to combine.
Layer the sliced green and red bell peppers on top. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the steak is tender and easily cuts with a fork.
Once the cooking is complete, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the crock pot to thicken the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 10–15 minutes on HIGH.
Serve the Swiss steak with warm mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1269 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.8 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1079 mg | 23% | |
*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.
