Slow Cooker Braised Steak & Onion
Ingredients
2 lbs of chuck steak, cut into large chunks
2 large onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups of beef broth
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak chunks with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet until browned on all sides. This locks in the juices and adds great flavor.
- Transfer the seared steak to your slow cooker. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook until they start to soften and caramelize, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the onions and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth into the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Mix in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour the onion and broth mixture over the steak in the slow cooker. Stir to combine and ensure the steak is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the steak is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.