Crockpot Swiss Steaks

Crockpot Swiss Steaks

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds round steak, cube steaks, or minute steaks
• 2 carrots, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 rib celery, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• ½ onion, sliced into ½-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup white wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp dried thyme leaves
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables in Slow Cooker:
   • Place the sliced carrots, celery, onion, and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Tenderize and Season Steaks:
   • Pound the steaks to ¼-inch thickness with a meat tenderizer if needed (cube steaks don’t require pounding). Season both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each steak in flour, coating evenly.
3. Brown the Steaks:
   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown each steak on both sides for about 2 minutes per side, adding more oil if needed.
4. Deglaze the Pan:
   • In the same skillet, pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits. Transfer the wine mixture to the slow cooker.
5. Add Remaining Ingredients:
   • Add beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
6. Cook:
   • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the steaks are fork-tender.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the Swiss steaks over mashed potatoes or noodles. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix a little cornstarch with water and stir it into the sauce near the end of cooking.

Enjoy this hearty, comforting meal!