Tender Crock Pot Swiss Steak (Print Version)
Slow cooked cube steak with tomatoes, veggies, and savory gravy, an effortless hearty dinner.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon paprika
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1 packet brown gravy mix
→ Meat
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1.5 to 2 pounds cubed steak (about 4 pieces)
→ Vegetables
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3 stalks celery, chopped (center part preferred)
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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3 medium carrots, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids and Seasonings
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes with juice
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish and stir evenly.
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Coat each cubed steak on both sides with the seasoned flour mixture and set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, quickly brown cubed steaks on both sides without cooking through. Remove and set aside.
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Place chopped celery, diced onion, and chopped carrots evenly in the bottom of a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Layer browned cubed steaks on top.
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Whisk together minced garlic, stewed tomatoes with juice, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown gravy mix until combined.
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Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours until meat and vegetables are tender.
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Once cooked, serve the cubed steak with vegetables and sauce over mashed potatoes, noodles, or your preferred side.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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For a thicker gravy, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving. Increase heat to high and continue cooking covered.
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Browning the meat elevates flavor and appearance but can be skipped to save time.