Crockpot Steak Recipe

This Slow Cooker Steak Recipe is always on our weekly menu. With my large family, I tried to find ways to enjoy steak without breaking our budget. Crock Pot round steak allows me to enjoy steak with this simple ingredient recipe.

You will love this easy slow cooker recipes as it is easy way to cook steak. If you love this recipe, make sure to check out Crock Pot Cube Steak and Gravy Recipe, Crockpot Steak and Potatoes, Easy Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe or Crock Pot Swiss Steak Recipe.

Why You Need to Make Steak in Slow Cooker

Cheap steak recipes do not have to be tough and hard to eat. The steak is loaded with flavor and no one will know that it’s inexpensive round steak.

For a delicious option, we have even added cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to serve over the steak and your favorite sides. My whole family loves the way the meat cooks so tender and taste delicious with savory flavor.

Ingredients

• Round Seaks – Feel free to use any type of cheap steak )
• Red wine vinegar – Any vinegar would probably do. See The Best Red Wine Vinegar Substitutes
• A-1 Sauce – You can also use Homemade Barbecue Sauce for a delicious variation
• Onion – Slice the white one into pieces. We like using a vegetable chopper

Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and recipe.

Variations Ideas

• Seasoning – You could also add a little garlic powder, boullion cube, or fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley. It will give this round steak crock pot recipe so much flavor.
• Change Meat – You could also use top sirloin steak, pot roast, stew meat, or chuck roast instead of round steak. We have even made crock pot steak bites for an easy meal idea. You can even use chicken breast for a delicious variaton.
• Add Veggies – Slice some Bell peppers and add them in the slow cooker as well. It would even make a delicious stir fry by adding in mushrooms or carrots.
• Sauce Addition – Soy Sauce and Brown Sugar is also a great way to season crock pot steak. Eliminate the A1 sauce, and add these instead. You can also add in Worcestershire Sauce, teaspoon butter, beef broth or beef stock. Cream of Mushroom soup is another great option for a creamy texture.
• Seasoning Packets – I use fresh onions, but you can use a package of onion soup mix, brown gravy mix or au jus gravy mix.

How to Make Crockpot Steak

• Step 1 – Prepare slow cooker by spraying with cooking spray or olive oil.
• Step 2 – Put the sliced onions in the bottom of the crock pot.
• Step 3 – Then add the steaks right on top of the onions.
• Step 4 – Use a small bowl and combine the vinegar and A-1. Whisk this together and pour all over the steaks.

• Step 5 – Sprinkle steak seasoning on the steaks.

• Step 6 – Let the slow cooker do the work. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. The cooking times will vary depending how thick your steaks are and how full your slow cooker is.
• Step 7 – While you can cook these on high for reduced time, I suggest cooking on low for longer. Since you are using a cheaper cut of meat, they will be more tender the longer and slower you cook them.
• Step 8 – Now add salt and black pepper to taste. Make sure to garnish each serving with onions. That is our favorite part.

Recipe Tips

• Make Gravy – If you want to make a gravy out of the both. Add a little corn starch once finished cooking to thicken it.
• Browned the Meat – In this recipe, we let the slow cooker do all the work. There is no need to brown the meat in a large skillet on high heat before adding it to the crock pot.
• Combining Ingredients – We recommend combining the sauce together in a small bowl before adding to the slow cooker. This mix sure everything is fully combined.
• Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary based on your the size of your steak and slow cooker. We do recommend cooking on low.
• Crockpot Liner – For an easy cleanup, use a crockpot liner when cooking the ingredients.

What to Serve with Crock Pot Steak Recipe

• Potatoes– You can dice potatoes and make a foil pack on top of the steak in the crock pot. We also like these easy to make microwave potatoes and mashed potatoes.
• Roasted Green beans – These green beans turn out easy and delicious. You will love the flavor and they can be seasoned many different ways.
• Salad – My favorite is Caesar Salad.
• Steamed Broccoli – Steamed broccoli is my go-to side dish with many different recipes.
• Cauliflower Rice – If you are trying to eat low carb, cauliflower rice is a very good side dish for the keto diet.
• Egg Noodles – Cook egg noodles or make Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe to serve the steak over.

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