Slow Cooker Flank Steak

Flank steak is one of my favorite cuts of beef to cook. We usually like to grill it but cooking in the slow cooker still results in tender and juicy steak.

If you are looking for an easy way to cook flank steak, make it in the slow cooker. You will love the way it taste and how easy it is to make in this slow cooker recipe. Try these other flank steak recipes – Steak Kabobs Recipe, Grilled Teriyaki Steak and Easy Instant pot Steak and Potatoes.

Why This Recipe Works

This flank steak recipe takes minutes to prepare and cooks easily in the slow cooker. The spice mixture is simple which gives the steak so much flavor making this a family favorite.

Serve this dish for an easy weeknight meal or to feed a crowd. The flank steak cooks so tender and moist.

Ingredients

• Flank Steak – Use different cuts of beef
• Beef Broth – If you are out, you can also use water
• Low Sodium Soy Sauce – See Best Soy Sauce Substitute if you are out
• Worcestershire Sauce – If you are out, check out The Best Worcestershire Sauce Substitutes
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
• Brown Sugar – Make Homemade Brown Sugar with simple ingredients
• Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves

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Seasoning Ideas

Feel free to change the spices or add in spices to what you prefer. Here are some delicious additions.

• Chili Powder
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Cumin
• Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

How to Make Flank Steak in the Slow Cooker

Step 1 – In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.

Step 2 – Place the flank steak in the slow cooker. Pour the marinade over the flank steak, making sure it’s evenly coated.

Step 3 – Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the flank steak is tender.

Step 4 – Once done, remove the flank steak from the slow cooker and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes. Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips.

Expert Tips

• Cook on High – If you prefer, you can cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, but the meat won’t be as tender.
• Sauce – If you want a thicker sauce, just create a slurry. Remove the flank steak from the slow cooker once it’s done cooking, and then whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
• Cutting Flank Steak – After the flank steak has rested, cut the lean cut of beef with a sharp knife on a cutting board against the grain. We like to slice in thin strips to easily serve.

Serving Suggestions

We usually serve flank steak in Instant Pot Steak Fajitas Recipe, Crock Pot Steak Tacos or Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas with Cauliflower Rice Recipe.

It is delicious topped with fresh cilantro, lime juice, Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa, cheese in a Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe. This Flank Steak can also be served with Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans with Bacon Recipe for another complete meal idea. We even like making Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes Recipe.

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