Here’s a simple crockpot beef recipe for tender, melt-in-your-mouth steaks 🥩🍲
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 4 beef steaks (sirloin, chuck, or rump; ~1–1½ inches thick)
- 1 cup beef broth or stock
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but flavorful)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1–2 tsp olive oil (optional for searing)
Instructions
1. Optional: Sear steaks
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- Sear steaks 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- This step adds flavor but isn’t necessary.
2. Add to crockpot
- Place sliced onions on the bottom.
- Lay steaks on top.
- Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Steaks are done when very tender and easy to pull apart with a fork.
4. Optional: Make gravy
- Remove steaks and keep warm.
- Thicken the cooking liquid with a slurry of 1–2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water over medium heat until desired consistency.
5. Serve
- With mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, rice, or in sandwiches.
Tips for Extra Tender Beef
- Choose well-marbled cuts like chuck or rump for slow cooking.
- Don’t lift the lid frequently—slow cooking works best when heat is retained.
- Add root vegetables (carrots, potatoes) for a full meal in one pot.
If you want, I can give a 4-ingredient dump-and-go version for crockpot beef—super easy, no searing needed, and still tender.
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