Slow cooker braised steak and onions

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Braised Steak and Onions recipe. Featuring tender steak, rich chicken gravy, and aromatic herbs, all slow-cooked to perfection for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it's the perfect dish for any occasion.

  • 16 Feb 2025
  • Cook time 335 min
  • Prep time 20 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 10 Ingredients

Slow cooker braised steak and onions

Elevate your home-cooked meals with this Slow Cooker Braised Steak and Onions recipe. With a delicious blend of hearty steak, aromatic onions, and a rich gravy enhanced by Worcestershire sauce and fresh thyme, this dish promises to be a showstopper. Perfect for busy weekdays or relaxing weekends, this recipe is simple to prepare and allows the slow cooker to work its magic while you carry on with your day. Let’s get started on making your kitchen smell irresistibly inviting!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
14g
1 tbsp butter
16g
2 onions
320g
2 garlic cloves
6g
2 tbsp tomato puree
30g
2 cups chicken gravy
400g
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
16g
1 tbsp fresh thyme
16g
3 bay leafs
1.80g
1 tbsp corn flour
16g

Instructions:

1. Preparation:
- Slice the onions and mince the garlic.
- If needed, trim excess fat from the steak and cut into portions.
2. Sear the Steak:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the steak pieces on both sides until they are browned. This helps to lock in the flavor. Once browned, transfer the steak to the slow cooker.
3. Sauté Onions and Garlic:
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook until they become translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato puree and cook for another couple of minutes.
4. Combine Ingredients:
- Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker over the steak.
- Add the chicken gravy, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir to combine everything well.
5. Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the steak is tender and the flavors have melded nicely.
6. Thicken the Sauce:
- About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, make a slurry with the cornflour and water.
- Stir the cornflour slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Continue to cook for the remaining time with the lid on.
7. Serve:
- Once done, remove the bay leaves from the slow cooker.
- Serve the braised steak and onions hot, with mashed potatoes, rice, or a crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Tips:

- Brown the Steak: Before adding the steak to the slow cooker, brown it in a skillet with some olive oil to lock in the flavors and juices.

- Layering: Ensure that you place the onions at the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful base for the steak.

- Thickening the Gravy: If the gravy is too thin, mix the corn flour with a bit of water to create a slurry, then add it to the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.

- Herb Infusion: For an enhanced flavor, add a few more sprigs of fresh thyme and an extra bay leaf, but remember to remove them before serving.

- Seasoning: Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste once the dish is fully cooked.

There you have it—an incredibly flavorful and tender Slow Cooker Braised Steak and Onions dish that's sure to become a family favorite. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the use of a slow cooker, which ensures that the steak comes out perfectly cooked every time. Serve this dish with a side of your favorite vegetables or mashed potatoes, and enjoy a comforting, homemade meal.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size140 grams
Energy
Calories 90kcal4%
Protein
Protein 1.37g1%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 11g3%
Fiber 1.66g4%
Sugar 3.85g4%
Fat
Fat 6g7%
Saturated 1.91g6%
Cholesterol 9mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 22ug2%
Choline 8mg1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg5%
Vitamin B3 0.49mg3%
Vitamin B6 0.10mg6%
Vitamin B9 16ug4%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Vitamin E 0.18mg1%
Vitamin K 1.00ug1%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 30mg2%
Copper, Cu 0.06mg6%
Iron, Fe 0.56mg5%
Magnesium, Mg 9mg2%
Phosphorus, P 40mg3%
Potassium, K 190mg6%
Selenium, Se 0.62ug1%
Sodium, Na 290mg20%
Zinc, Zn 0.21mg2%
Water
Water 120g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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