Description
Hearty Crock-Pot Savory Beef Stew delivers rich, comforting flavors straight from a traditional kitchen. Slow-simmered tender beef mingles with robust vegetables, creating a soul-warming meal perfect for chilly evenings when home cooking matters most.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds cube steak
Soups and Broths:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup beef broth
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Nestle the cube steak in a single, even layer within the Crock-Pot, maximizing contact with the cooking liquid.
- Create a harmonious flavor base by whisking together the onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, beef broth (473 milliliters or 16 fluid ounces), garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium mixing bowl until completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently cascade the soup mixture over the cube steak, meticulously coating every piece of meat to ensure complete flavor penetration.
- Secure the Crock-Pot lid and select your preferred cooking duration: 6-8 hours on low temperature or 3-4 hours on high temperature, allowing the meat to become exceptionally tender and infused with rich flavors.
- For those desiring a more luxurious, thick gravy, prepare a cornstarch slurry by combining of cold water with cornstarch, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, integrate the cornstarch mixture into the cooking liquid, gently stirring to create a velvety, robust gravy.
- Present the succulent cube steak and its accompanying gravy atop a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or traditional egg noodles, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Slow cooking transforms tough cube steak into a melt-in-your-mouth tender dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Layering ingredients carefully ensures even cooking and maximum flavor infusion throughout the meat.
- Creating a simple soup mixture acts as both a tenderizing liquid and a rich, flavorful gravy base for the stew.
- Cornstarch slurry provides an easy method to thicken the sauce without lumps, giving the gravy a silky smooth texture.
- Serving over starchy sides like mashed potatoes or rice helps soak up the delicious, savory sauce.
- Prep time is minimal, making this a low-effort meal that delivers maximum comfort and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg