Crockpot Steak And Gravy
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Crockpot Steak And Gravy
Description
Crockpot Steak and Gravy starts by seasoning and browning chuck roast or sirloin pieces for deep flavor. Alongside sautéed onions and mushrooms, they simmer slowly in beef broth combined with thyme, rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce, infusing the dish with herbal and umami notes.
The long cooking tenderizes the meat and melds flavors. Before serving, a cornstarch slurry is stirred in to thicken the broth into a velvety gravy coating the steak and mushrooms. The dish has a rich texture and balanced savory taste.
This recipe pairs well with pasta or mashed potatoes, allowing the gravy to be soaked up. It suits a relaxed dinner when a slow cooker is preferred. The choice of chuck roast provides marbling for added succulence, but leaner sirloin is also effective.
Adjust the amount of thickener to your preferred gravy consistency. Fresh herb substitutions can be made with a 3:1 ratio to dried herbs, if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck roast or sirloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 pound mushrooms sliced, white or cremini
- 2½ cups beef broth low sodium
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Season the steak pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the steak pieces and brown them on all sides. Transfer the steak to the crockpot.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are softened. Add this mixture to the crockpot.
- Into the crockpot, pour the beef broth, and add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Cover and set the crockpot to cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About an hour before the cooking time ends, prepare a slurry by mixing cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir this slurry into the crockpot to thicken the gravy.
- Once the steak is tender and the gravy has reached your desired consistency, the dish is ready to be served. Serve alongside or over cooked pasta of your choice.
Notes
- Chuck roast is recommended for its marbling and flavor during slow cooking, but sirloin works as a leaner alternative.
- You can use shiitake or portobello mushrooms instead of white or cremini for a deeper flavor.
- If beef broth is unavailable, chicken or vegetable broth can substitute, adjusting flavor expectations accordingly.
- Replace dried herbs with fresh at three times the quantity if preferred.
- Increase cornstarch and water slurry gradually to achieve a thicker gravy as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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