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Deviled Swiss Chuck Steak Recipe in a Crockpot

A traditional Sunday dinner--beef steak cooked with carrots, onions and tomatoes results in a fork-tender beef with savory, rich gravy.
10 servings
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chuck steak - (or roast, if you prefer)
  • ⅓ cup unbleached flour
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt - I use Kosher
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - + more if needed
  • ½ onion - finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot - finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ cup canned diced or crushed tomatoes

Gravy

  • 2 ¼ cups pan drippings + water
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, mustard, salt, and pepper. Coat meat on both sides with flour mixture.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy skillet. When oil is hot, brown meat on both sides.
  • Place browned steak in a slow cooker or large roaster.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil into the now-empty skillet. Add chopped onions to the skillet and cook until softened--about 3 minutes
  • Add 1 cup of finely chopped carrots to the onions and brown for a couple more minutes. Combine brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and tomatoes with the carrots and onions. Stir together and pour over meat.
  • If using a slow cooker, set to low for 6-9 hours. Or bake in an oven at 325˚F for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • When the meat is fork-tender, remove it from the pot and set aside on a serving platter to rest. Cover with foil.

Gravy in the microwave:

  • Skim as much fat as possible off the top of remaining pot juices.
  • In a large glass bowl or Pyrex 2-qt pitcher, combine cold water and cornstarch. Add pan juices to the cornstarch mixture. Add water if necessary for a total of 2 1/4 c. liquid.
  • Mix well with a whisk. Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes and stir well. Microwave for 3 more minutes or until mixture thickens and boils for 1 minute. Whisk again. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Alternate instructions for gravy on the stove

  • Skim as much fat as possible off the top of remaining pot juices.
  • Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup of cold water. Add to the pot juices and whisk until smooth.
  • Cook the gravy over medium-low heat until it thickens. Add salt and pepper as desired.

Notes