This recipe for Slow Cooked Smothered Swiss Steak is comfort food made easy. In it, seasoned cube steaks 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.

Easy Slow Cooked Smothered Swiss Steak Recipe

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.

How to Make the Best Slow Cooked Smothered Swiss Steak Recipe

Can you make Crockpot Swiss Steak? The term crockpot and slow cooker are used interchangeably so yes, this recipe will absolutely work in a crockpot, too. I know sometimes, just popping everything into the crock of the slow cooker is one of the most appealing things about slow cooking and 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. I highly recommend going the extra mile.

What you’ll need to make Slow Cooked Swiss Steak: All purpose flour, herb seasoning blend, cube steak or cubed steak, green bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, canned fire roasted tomatoes, brown sugar, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, parsley and Parmesan cheese.
What is cube steak? The terms cubed steak or cube steak seem to vary depending on where you are in the country, but they’re the same thing. It’s sirloin steak that has been run through a meat tenderizer machine by the butcher that leaves tiny cubed shape perforations, hence the name.
Do you have to brown the cubed steaks? 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, arrange in the slow cooker, 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 dried 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 cooked rice and egg noodles or with a side of macaroni and cheese.

More Slow Cooker and Crockpot Recipes to Make

After a busy day, my family loves to come home to aroma and flavors of this satisfying steak dish. Fifteen minutes of prep time, then the slow cooker does the rest. More cooking inspiration for those days you need to set it and forget it:

Slow Cooked Cubed Steak with Portabella mushrooms and onion.
Crockpot Chicken and Dressing Casserole is comfort food done right.
Slow Cooked Sweet and Sour Chicken for a lighter take on a takeout.
Cheesy Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese.
Tender Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Baby Back Ribs.
Cozy up to a bowl of Slow Cooker Potato Soup for supper.
You may also enjoy this recipe for Homestyle Crockpot Pork Chops from Recipes that Crock.

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