This smothered steak recipe transforms affordable chuck or round steak into a tender, flavorful meal through slow, low-temperature cooking. The beef is coated in seasoned flour and braised with onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and green beans in a savory sauce enriched with soy sauce, molasses, and canned tomatoes. The result is a dish with deep, umami-rich flavors and a texture that is fork-tender and comforting. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want a hearty, home-style meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious gravy.
Smothered” Steak
Description
This smothered steak recipe transforms affordable chuck or round steak into a tender, flavorful meal through slow, low-temperature cooking. The beef is coated in seasoned flour and braised with onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and green beans in a savory sauce enriched with soy sauce, molasses, and canned tomatoes. The result is a dish with deep, umami-rich flavors and a texture that is fork-tender and comforting. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want a hearty, home-style meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious gravy.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the chuck or round steak into strips.
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Place the steak strips in a bowl with flour, salt, and pepper.
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Stir well to coat the steak evenly with the seasoning mixture.
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Transfer the coated steak strips to the crock-pot.
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Add soy sauce, mushrooms, sliced onion, drained frozen green beans, molasses, sliced green peppers, and canned tomatoes to the crock-pot.
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Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours until tender.
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Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22.1g34%
- Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
- Cholesterol 136.2mg46%
- Sodium 112.4mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 35.8g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Source attribution: Recipe originally from Rival Crock-pot cook book, date unknown.
Cooking Time Variation: For a faster meal, cook on High for 4 hours instead of Low for 8 hours.
Ingredient Note: The original ingredient list combined the meat and pepper description. Ensure you use 1/4 teaspoon of pepper separately for seasoning.
Serving Suggestion: This dish pairs excellently with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the savory sauce.
