Slow Cooker Steak and Gravy

Slow Cooker Steak and Gravy is an easy crockpot dinner made with tender steak cooked low and slow in a rich, savory gravy. Serve it over mashed potatoes for the perfect comfort food dinner.

When you need a hearty dinner that doesn’t require a lot of work, this Slow Cooker Steak and Gravy is the perfect recipe. The steak cooks low and slow until it’s tender, while a rich and savory gravy comes together right in the slow cooker.

The Perfect Family Dinner:

This Slow Cooker Steak and Gravy is easy comfort food, made with tender steak and plenty of rich, savory gravy.

Serve it your way. Spoon it over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for an easy family dinner.

Minimal effort. The slow cooker does most of the work, so it’s perfect for busy weekdays.

Ready when you are. Come home to a hearty, homemade meal waiting at dinnertime.

Ingredient Notes:

• Beef Steak – Choose a cut of steak that benefits from cooking low and slow. Sirloin, round steak, cube steak, or chuck steak can all work well depending on the recipe. Cut into strips.
• Cream of Chicken Soup – makes the gravy rich and creamy while keeping this slow cooker recipe simple. Cream of mushroom can be substituted.
• Beef Broth – Beef broth gives the gravy a rich, savory base and adds extra beef flavor as the steak cooks.
• Brown Gravy Mix – An easy shortcut that adds flavor while also helping thicken the cooking liquid into gravy.
• Onion Soup Mix – adds great flavor to the beef and gravy.

Directions:

Step One – Slice your beef steak into strips into place them into the slow cooker.

Step Two – In a separate bowl whisk cream of chicken soup with broth brown gravy mix, and onion soup mix.

Step Three – Pour gravy mixture into your slow cooker over steak.

Step Four – Cook on low 5-6 hours until steak is cooked through and tender. Serve and enjoy.

What to Serve With Slow Cooker Steak and Gravy

The best part of this recipe might be having something to soak up all that gravy. Some of my favorite sides include:

• Mashed potatoes – Try my Classic Mashed Potatoes recipe or my Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe.
• Roasted potatoes – Try my Roasted Red Potatoes recipe.
• Green beans – My Southern Green Beans are a perfect side dish.
• Glazed carrots – For a sweeter side dish try my Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots.

FAQs

Can you put raw steak in a slow cooker?
Yes. Steak can go directly into the slow cooker without being cooked first. Browning it in a skillet before slow cooking is optional and can add extra flavor, but it isn’t necessary for this easy recipe.

Does steak get more tender the longer it cooks in a slow cooker?
Cuts with more connective tissue become tender during low-and-slow cooking, but steak can still eventually overcook. Cook it until it’s fork tender rather than automatically adding extra hours.

How do I thicken slow cooker gravy?
Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the hot cooking liquid near the end. Allow it to cook for another 15–20 minutes until thickened.

Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Steak and Gravy

• Pick the right cut. Tougher, less expensive cuts like chuck or round steak become wonderfully tender with low-and-slow cooking.
• Cook on Low. This gives the steak plenty of time to break down and become tender.
• Don’t add too much liquid. The steak releases additional moisture as it cooks.
• Keep the lid on. Lifting it lets heat escape and can increase the cooking time.
• Thicken at the end. Wait until cooking is done before deciding if the gravy needs it.

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