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Slow Cooker Swiss Steak

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Slow Cooker Swiss Steak is a hearty comfort food made with tenderized beef simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, and spices. The slow cooking process transforms tougher cuts into melt-in-your-mouth beef, perfect for serving with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef round steak (or cube steak)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Season steak with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown steak on both sides.
  3. Transfer steak to the slow cooker.
  4. Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and thyme.
  5. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until beef is tender.
  7. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Notes

Add sliced mushrooms for a Mushroom Swiss Steak variation.Stir in red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.Include carrots or celery for extra vegetables.Mix in sour cream before serving for a creamy tomato gravy.Use cornstarch instead of flour for a gluten-free option.Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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