Slow Cooker Italian Smothered Steak Recipes

Steps:

• Cut beef into 3x1-in. strips. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the onion, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, salt, ginger and pepper; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, for 5-6 hours. Add tomatoes and green pepper; cook on low until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour longer., Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until thickened, 20-30 minutes. Serve with noodles or rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently. Add a little broth or water if necessary.

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; place in skillet. Cook 4 to 6 minutes or until well browned, turning once.
• Meanwhile, in 3-1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine onion, carrot and mushrooms; mix well.
• Cut browned beef into 4 pieces; place in slow cooker over vegetables. In same skillet, combine soup and tomato sauce; mix well. Pour over beef.
• Cover; cook on Low setting 8 to 10 hours. Stir sauce well before serving over beef.

Steps:

• Combine roast beef, dry dressing mix, pepperoncini, and beef broth in a slow cooker. Cook over medium-high heat until hot, about 1 hour.