Slow Cooker Braised Steak and Onions

Slow cooker braised steak and onions is an easy beef dinner recipe. Tender chunks of beef steak, braised in a thick, rich gravy. It's an easy alternative to a Sunday roast, and it's ideal for meal prep and freezes well.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine Healthy

Servings

Calories 287 kcal

Equipment

Slow cooker

Ingredients

500 g braising steak or stewing steak or chuck steak
2 onions peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic peeled and very finely chopped
few sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 tablespoon tomato puree optional
300 ml beef stock

Instructions

Browning the beef is optional. I often don't do it, but if you have the time it will add a little extra flavour and colour. If you do want to brown the beef, heat a frying pan and add a drizzle of oil. Fry the beef for a few minutes until it starts to brown. Don't overcrowd the pan - if necessary brown the beef in two batches.
500 g braising steak
Add the beef, sliced onions, herbs and garlic to the slow cooker.
2 onions, few sprigs thyme, 2 bay leaves, 2 cloves garlic
Stir the cornflour into the cold stock. The liquid must be cold, otherwise the mix will have lumps. Add the tomato paste, then add the mixture to the slow cooker.
1 tablespoon cornflour, 300 ml beef stock, 1 tablespoon tomato puree
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

Notes

You can either use steak which is cut into cubes, or two or three large pieces of steak. If you prefer, you can use a topside joint of beef which has been cut into 3cm slices
Tomato puree is optional but will add extra depth of flavour and help to tenderise the meat
For a steak and red wine stew, substitute 100ml of the stock for a small glass of wine
If you want to add vegetables to the stew, see this slow cooker beef shin recipe
Slow-cooker braised steak and onion is ideal for freezing. Seal in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and heat through on the hob until piping hot

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 39.2gFat: 8.8gSaturated Fat: 3.1gFiber: 1.6gSugar: 3.5g

Keyword Beef, Comfort food, high protein, Meal Prep, Slow cooker, Winter

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