4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Swiss Steak: Tender, Savory, and Effortless

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Swiss Steak

This easy slow cooker Swiss steak recipe turns inexpensive beef into a tender, savory meal with almost no prep work.

Ingredients

• 1½–2 pounds round steak or cube steak
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

Instructions

1. Place the steak in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, mix the onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and diced tomatoes.
3. Pour the mixture evenly over the steak.
4. Cover and cook:
   • Low: 7–8 hours
   • High: 4–5 hours
5. When the meat is fork-tender, serve with the sauce spooned over the top.

Serving Suggestions

This hearty dish pairs well with:

• Mashed potatoes
• Egg noodles
• Rice
• Steamed green beans
• Roasted carrots

Tips

• For extra flavor, brown the steak in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
• If you’d like a thicker gravy, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and often taste even better the next day.

Yield: 4–6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7–8 hours on Low

The slow cooking process breaks down the tougher fibers in the steak, creating a rich, comforting meal with minimal effort.