We all love a delightful steak cooked to perfection at our favorite restaurant. But actually it’s possible to enjoy a mouth-watering steak at home by following a super simple recipe. In fact, preparing steak in the slow cooker is the perfect way for lean and tough steak cuts, which is usually cheaper. Let’s dive in!
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What Cuts of Steak Are the Best for A Slow Cooker?
Basically, you don’t need to look for a particular cut for this recipe as the slow cooker does all the magic tricks for you. However, luxurious steak cuts like ribeye or filet mignon are scrumptious on a grill while other tougher cuts turn better in a slow cooker. The process of slow cooking helps to tenderize the tougher cuts, which are usually more affordable, and gives you a delectable texture.
So I would recommend you to choose some tougher, or cheaper cuts of steak for a slow cooker, sirloin is a nice choice. Chuck roast and brisket are fantastic to slow cook too, but the thicker and larger piece of meat, the longer time to cook. Leave your deluxe cuts for grilling or searing.
This way, you can enjoy a delicious, premium steak for a fraction of the cost and still enjoy a wonderful texture and taste. But as has already been mentioned, any steak will do fine!
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How Long Does It Take for Slow Cooker Steak?
This recipe is super quick to prepare and won’t take more than 30 minutes.
As for cooking time, this really depends on how well-done you like your steak. Further, whether you opt to sear the steak before placing it in the slow cooker will also affect the time.
Moreover, slow cookers can be set to different cook settings for desired results, usually described as low or high. If you have the time, cook on a high setting for 3 hours to enjoy your steak medium. Increase the time up to 4 hours if you prefer your steak medium-well. You may set your slow cooker to low temperature if you go out from home for a longer time.
The time might vary with different brands of slow cookers as well as the thickness and size of the steak. Below is our rough estimation:
| Slow Cooker Steak | High Setting | Low Setting |
| Medium | 3 hours | 6 hours |
| Medium-well | 4 hours | 8 hours |
Perfect Slow Cooker Steak
Ingredients
Base
- 1½ pounds Sirloin steak (alternatively, please feel free to use any cut you like)
- 1 medium-sized Brown onion
- (As required) Cooking oil
Broth
- 1 cube Beef bouillon
- 1¼ cup Hot water
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1¼ cup Worcestershire sauce or Dark soy sauce
Step-by-step Guide
- Defrost your steak before starting any steps of this recipe.
- Slice all garlic cloves and add all seasonings to both sides of the steak. Leave at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Lightly brown in a large, non-stick skillet on both sides over a splash of cooking oil. You only need to do this for a couple of minutes on either side.
- Dice the brown onion and place them in the slow cooker. Then place the steak on top of the onion layer.
- Mix your bouillon with hot water and stir until dissolved. Then add the cornstarch and mix well until you have a thicker texture. Then add your Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- Pour the mixture evenly on top of your steak.
- Cover your slow cooker with the lid. Follow the appropriate time to slow cook your steak to your desired doneness. Done!
Cooking Tips
Nutrition Facts
Here is the total nutrients chart of slow cooker steak (per serving):
| Calories | 232 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Fats | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Sodium | 305 mg |
Side Dishes for Slow Cooker Steak
One of the best things about this recipe is just how versatile it is! French fries are a perfect partner with steak. Moreover, it’s delightful served up over a bed of mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables but is also enjoyable with brown rice and salad. As for something on the side, why not try a glass of cabernet sauvignon or any red wine for that matter.
Summary
To sum up, this recipe is super simple to follow. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a tender, filling piece of your favorite meat. You can be sure that melt-in-your-mouth texture is simply to die for.
But feel free to get creative and add some of your own favorite spices or vegetables into the slow cooker alongside your steak. So long as you follow the necessary steps outlined in this recipe, it’s hard to go wrong when preparing this delicious and filling slow cooker steak.
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Thanks so much! This is really easy to follow and yummy!