Crockpot Smothered Steak is made entirely in the slow cooker. It creates a tender steak in a rich, flavorful tomato gravy. It’s the perfect comfort food meal.
If you’re on the hunt for a warming, comforting, hearty dinner, Crockpot Smothered Steak is the one!
I love a good crockpot meal. Crockpot Pork Chops and Crockpot Pot Roast are on the regular dinner rotation at our house. These Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs are as well. And now this recipe is, too!
Crockpot Smothered Steak is made with round steak, which is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat. The steak is cooked in a mixture of tomatoes and soy sauce, along with an onion, green pepper, and mushrooms.
Along with a side of rice or buttered noodles, it’s an easy main dish that your family will love. And it’s made entirely in the crockpot, so clean-up is minimal!
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What is smothered steak?
Smothering refers to the technique of braising meat in a rich gravy until it’s tender. In this case, we’ll cook the round steak in a crockpot.
The liquid is made up of crushed tomatoes and soy sauce, and it’s thickened by flour to create a gravy.
After 3–4 hours on high or 7–8 hours on low, the meat is tender, the sauce is thick, and Crockpot Smothered Steak is ready to eat!
Ingredients
- Round steak can be found in the meat department of your local grocery store. You can use top round or bottom round. It’ll be sold as a large flat steak, which we will cut into strips.
- Flour thickens the gravy while it cooks. All-purpose flour is perfect here.
- A can of crushed tomatoes and a few tablespoons of soy sauce create the rich gravy.
- An onion, mushrooms, and a green pepper make the gravy flavorful.
How to make crockpot smothered steak
Cut the steak into thin strips. Place the steak, flour, salt and pepper in a slow cooker.
Toss the mixture together until the steak is well coated with the flour.
Add the soy sauce, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and crushed tomatoes.
Stir the mixture to combine.
Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook for 4 hours on high or 7–8 hours on low.
Can I make smothered steak ahead of time?
Yes! You can easily make this recipe a day or two in advance. Then, when you’re ready to serve it, re-warm it in the microwave or in the crockpot. You can also place it in a skillet and warm it on the stovetop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Either diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes work for this recipe.
You can use either fresh mushrooms or canned mushrooms for this recipe. If you’re using fresh, slice 8 ounces of mushrooms (white button or baby bella) and use them in place of the canned mushrooms.
Top round or bottom round steak work well in the crockpot.
Storage and reheating
Store any leftover steak in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat the steak in the microwave until warm.
To freeze smothered steak, transfer the cooked steak and sauce to a resealable freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Defrost in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then reheat in the microwave or in the crockpot.
Serving suggestions
Crockpot Smothered Steak has a rich gravy that’s perfect for soaking into rice, noodles, or bread.
I like serving the steak on top of white rice or buttered noodles. Along with a veggie or salad, and a side of bread, it’s an easy, flavorful meal.
Here are a few easy veggie recipes that would pair nicely with the steak:
Easy Roasted Broccoli (a favorite at our house!)
Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
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📖 Recipe
Smothered Steak
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs round steak, cut into strips
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 (16 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms (or substitute 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms)
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Place the steak strips, flour, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
- Stir the mixture until the steak is well coated with the flour.
- Add the onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, green pepper, and soy sauce.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook for 4 hours on high or 7–8 hours on low.
- Serve with rice or buttered noodles.
Ava Norris says
Sounds good but need how much
Kate Shungu says
Which ingredient do you need the quantity for? They are all in the recipe card!