Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Swiss Steak Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Swiss Steak is a tender and savory recipe, which is made with cube steaks and diced tomatoes. It’s the ultimate ‘fix it and forget it’ comfort food, ready in about 6-8 hours.

Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Swiss Steak Ingredients

• 2 lb. cube steaks (or ½-inch-thick eye round steaks, pounded to ¼-inch)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 1/2 tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. salted butter
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• Mashed potatoes, for serving
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Swiss Steak

1. Dredge the Steak: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 ½ teaspoons of pepper. Dredge the cube steaks in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
2. Sear the Steaks: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Working in batches, cook the steaks for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the seared steaks to the insert of a slow cooker.
3. Sauté the Vegetables and Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, celery, and onion to the same skillet. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika, and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
4. Combine in Slow Cooker: Stir the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Pour this entire sauce and vegetable mixture over the steaks in the slow cooker.
5. Slow Cook Until Tender: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the steaks are very tender.
6. Serve: Season the gravy to taste with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve the steaks and their rich tomato gravy over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the most tender steak? The low and slow cooking method is the secret. Round steak is a lean, tough cut, and cooking it on the LOW setting for the full 6-8 hours is essential to break down the connective tissues and make it perfectly tender.
• Do I have to brown the meat first? Yes, this step is highly recommended. Searing the floured steak in a skillet before slow cooking creates a deep, caramelized crust and builds a rich flavor foundation that you can’t achieve by just dumping the raw ingredients into the pot.
• How can I thicken the sauce? The flour from dredging the steak will naturally thicken the gravy as it cooks. If you prefer it even thicker at the end, you can make a slurry by whisking 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir this into the slow cooker, turn the heat to HIGH, and let it cook for another 15-20 minutes.
• What is “Swiss Steak”? The name “Swiss Steak” has nothing to do with Switzerland. It refers to the process of “swissing,” which is a method of tenderizing meat by pounding it, rolling it, or cutting small slits in it before cooking.

What To Serve With Slow Cooker Swiss Steak

This is a classic comfort food main dish that is perfect served over something that can soak up all the rich, savory gravy. Excellent choices include:

• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Buttered Egg Noodles
• Fluffy white rice
• A side of steamed green beans or peas

How To Store Slow Cooker Swiss Steak

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavor is often even better the next day.
• Freeze: Allow the Swiss steak to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Slow Cooker Swiss Steak Nutrition Facts

• Serving: 1 steak with gravy
• Calories: 520 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 42g
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Sodium: 1450mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

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Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Swiss Steak Recipe

Author: Hamdi Saidani Cooking Method:Slow Cooking Cuisine:American Courses:Dinner

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time:8 hours Rest time: 10 minutesTotal time:8 hours 30 minutesCooking Temp:100 CServings:6 servingsEstimated Cost:25 $Calories:520 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

A classic comfort food dish featuring fall-apart tender cube steak and vegetables slow-cooked in a rich and savory tomato gravy until it melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. cube steaks
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. salted butter
• 2 celery stalks u0026 1 yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• Seasonings: Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Dredge the seasoned steaks in flour.
2. In a large skillet, sear the steaks in hot oil until browned on both sides; transfer them to a slow cooker.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the celery and onion until softened. Add the garlic and seasonings and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the beef broth, tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
5. Pour the sauce and vegetable mixture over the steaks in the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the steak is very tender.
7. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Notes

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