Slow Cooked Smothered Swiss Steak is comfort food made easy. Seasoned steak cutlets are seasoned to perfection then slow cooked until tender and succulent. Simmered all day in a tomato gravy with peppers and sweet onion makes it the perfect match up for a generous helping of mashed potatoes, noodles or rice any night of the week.
Slow Cooked Smothered Swiss Steak
Smothered steak just like smothered chicken, takes on many forms. depending on the cooks preference and interpretation. This is my take on a classic, Swiss Steak made in a slow cooker. The rich tomato gravy enriched with sweet onion and bell pepper is the crowning touch. Since it isn't a flour based "gravy" it makes this spectacular dish the perfect choice to warm you on cold days or keep the kitchen cool during warm weather.. By slow cooking the cubed steak in this dish it becomes "melt in your mouth" tender with a sauce that's simple and full bodied.
Tips and Pointers:
- I know sometimes, just popping everything into the crock of the slow cooker is one of the most appealing things about slow cooking. I couldn't agree more. This is one exception, when I recommend that you take the time to brown the steak before adding it to the slow cooker for optimum flavor.
- Taking the time to brown the steaks will add both flavor and texture. If you prefer to skip this step, dredge the steaks in the seasoned flour then proceed with the recipe as written.
- To make the most of prep time, while the steaks brown, chop the vegetables for the tomato gravy. Minutes count on a busy day.
- I use a Mediterranean herb blend for this recipe but, you can adapt using your favorite Italian seasoning. Taste and adjust the amount to your taste.
- We love this smothered steak ladled over mashed potatoes and cheddar grits. It's also delicious over rice and pasta or with a side of macaroni and cheese.
- You may also enjoy this recipe for Homestyle Crockpot Pork Chops from Recipes that Crock.
After a busy day, my family loves to come home to aroma and flavors of this satisfying dish. Fifteen minutes of prep time, then the slow cooker does the rest.
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Slow Cooked Smothered Swiss Steak
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 4 tsp Mediterranean Herb seasoning, divided i.e. McCormick's
- 1 tsp garlic salt plus additional as needed
- 2 lb cubed sirloin steak
- olive oil
- 1 large green bell pepper sliced
- 1 large sweet onion cut into thin wedges
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 14.5 oz cans fire roasted tomatoes with garlic
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste if needed to thicken
- 2 Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan or shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
- To make the seasoned flour: In a small bowl mix together flour, 1 tsp Mediterranean seasoning and garlic salt. Dust the steaks with seasoned flour on all sides.
- Drizzle a large skillet with olive oil. Heat to high browning steaks on both sides for around 2 minutes per side. Do not cook through.
- Meanwhile, arrange green peppers and ½ of the onion on the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Arrange the steaks on top. Top with remaining onion. Drizzle with Worcestershire sauce.
- Deglaze skillet with fire roasted tomatoes, brown sugar, bay leaves, 3 tsp of Mediterranean seasoning, red pepper flakes and 3 Tbsp tomato paste.
- Season with garlic salt and black pepper to your taste. Scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Pour sauce over the steaks in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- May use tomato paste to thicken the sauce at the end of cooking, if desired.
- Serve over Swiss Cheese Mashed Potatoes, rice or egg noodles. garnished with fresh chopped parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or Swiss cheese.
Notes
Taking the time to brown the steaks will add flavor and texture. If you prefer to skip this step, dredge the steaks in the seasoned flour then proceed with the recipe as written.
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Linda Clark
Do you brown the steaks whole or do you cut into pieces hen brown?
Melissa
Leave them whole.
Linda
Thank you
Missy Powell
Beef flavor boost is not mentioned in the ingredient list or the instructions. It’s only mentioned in the comments. Where does this fit in the recipe?
Melissa
You don't need it any longer in this updated recipe. Flavor boost became very difficult to find.
Tammy
This recipe is similar to our family recipe. Pretty much the only difference is that we didn't use Mediterranean herbs, but if i find it, I will try next time. We tenderized the steak, we just put it in a pot on the stove, and added sliced mushrooms to the recipe atthe end of cooking it. And it was our favorite over mashed potatoes. YUM!😋
Melissa
Oh yes, Swiss Steak can certainly be made on the stovetop or the oven. We love it, too.
Mandie
Could you do this in an Instant Pot?
Melissa
I'm sure you could adapt, sure.
Janna W. Smith
I have not been able to find the beef flavor boost here. What would be a good substitute?
Melissa
Hi Janna, you could use the same amount of a concentrated beef stock or flavoring or simply leave it out.
Janna
Thank you. The Worcestershire sauce goes in with the fire roasted tomatoes at the beginning of the sauce part?
Melissa
Hi Janna, I'm sorry that wasn't clear. Drizzle the Worcestershire sauce over the steaks and vegetables then top with the sauce.
Janna
Thank you. I would have put it all in together, though I'm aire that would work, too. Think this will be my Sunday dinner to tomorrow!
Melissa
Janna, indeed it would have. In my kitchen where there's beef there's usually Worcestershire sauce, too. It seems to bring the flavor of the beef out in my opinion. Drizzling directly onto the beef will give the beef a wonderful flavor but had you done it the other way, it would surely still be tasty. Hope you enjoy it!
Melissa
Hi Cris, I've never cooked Elk but, I expect it is delicious and would do great with this flavor combination. This is done with tenderized beef steaks, so I would recommend you replace this with the same thing with Elk steaks. I'm curious to know so, if you try it come back and comment.
Chris
We just brought home 220 lbs. of elk meat. Could I thick-slice a roast and use this recipe?
Jamie
This recipe is a winner!
I made as directed, except that I could not find the "Mediterranean Style" Perfect Pinch seasoning, so I used the "Garlic and Herb" variety, and I could not find the "Beef" Flavor Boost, so I used the "Sweet Onion and Burgundy Wine" flavor, which I thought would go well with the beef. I will look for the Beef flavor before I try the recipe again. But all in all I loved how it turned out.
Thank you for sharing such a great recipe.
Anonymous
This dish looks yummy can't wait to make it.
Cathy Perez
Melissa
Definitely cubed sirloin steak.
Anonymous
It's it cubes of regular steak or "cubed" (tenderized) steak?
Melissa
It's a product made by Swanson. Here's a link to the product to learn more.
http://swansonbroth.com/ourproducts.aspx?infusedbroth=yes#boost
Anonymous
What exactly is beef flvor boost? Are there any brand names/substitutions? Thanks.gs
Melissa
Hi Valerie, boys ♥ this dish! Thanks for stopping by ~ Melissa
From Valeries Kitchen
Make ahead comfort food is the best! Saving this one to try. Thanks Melissa 🙂
Melissa
Thanks Linda! This works beautifully in a dutch oven. too. 🙂
jammie
I just made this..it was wonderful..hubby just looked at me and said..I can't wait for tomorrow..I asked why..he said so he can have more ( had a little left over ..theres only us 2 )
Melissa
Thank you!
Linda
Oh boy, does this ever sound good! Since I don't have a slow cooker, I'll be making this on my stovetop. Just love the flavor combinations Melissa.