Slow Cooker Smothered Steak (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender steak slow-cooked in onion gravy with peppers and spices. Pure comfort for an easy family meal.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Beef and Seasonings
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900 g sirloin steak
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon steak seasoning blend
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1 onion, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ For Sauce
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4 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons plain flour
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1 tablespoon soft brown sugar
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 envelopes brown gravy mix (each 28 g)
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480 ml water
# How to Prepare:
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Sprinkle both sides of the sirloin steak with smoked paprika, onion powder, and steak seasoning.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak on both sides until browned but not fully cooked.
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Transfer seared steak to the bottom of the slow cooker.
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In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add sliced onion and bell pepper. Stir, scraping up browned bits, until vegetables soften.
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Stir in minced garlic and plain flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Place the sautéed vegetable mixture over the steak in the slow cooker.
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In a bowl, whisk together 1 envelope brown gravy mix, water, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar until smooth.
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Pour the gravy mixture over the contents in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until the steak is tender.
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Remove steak from the slow cooker. Whisk the second envelope of brown gravy mix into the gravy.
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Return steak to the gravy. Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.
# Extra Tips:
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Searing the steak before slow cooking enhances flavor and helps maintain its texture.
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Customise the spice blend or add extras like mushrooms, potatoes, or a splash of red wine for depth.