Braised Steak and Onion in Slow Cooker
Tender beef steak slow-cooked with onions in a rich savory gravy. A classic comfort food made effortlessly in your slow cooker.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Skillet
- Tongs
- Slow Cooker
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs beef braising steak cut into large chunks
- 3 yellow onions sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp oil or butter for browning
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic minced (optional)
- 1 bay leaf optional
- 1 splash red wine optional
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and lightly coat with flour.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet and brown the beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the sliced onions for 8–10 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Add garlic if using.
- Layer half the onions in the bottom of the slow cooker, then add the browned beef and top with remaining onions.
- Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, and optional wine. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours.
- Optional: For thicker gravy, stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking with the lid off.
Video
Notes
You can prepare everything the night before, refrigerate, then start cooking in the morning. For extra richness, add mushrooms or a pat of butter at the end.
