Slow cooker braised steak and onions

Slow cooker braised steak and onions is an easy meal that proves you can make a delicious supper using only a few simple ingredients. Made with chunks of tender beef, cooked in a thick and luscious onion gravy, this dish is perfect for serving on top of a pile of buttery mashed potatoes.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound / 450 grams stewing beef (chuck, flank, brisket)
• 2 to 3 cups medium onions (coarsely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree / tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons flour (plus extra for thickening if necessary)
• 1 beef stock pot
• 1 cup / 240 ml boiling water
• 2 tablespoons sunflower or other vegetable oil (for browning the meat)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and coat it with flour which has been seasoned with salt and black pepper.
2. 2Heat the oil in a frying pan and when it is hot, fry the pieces of beef until they have browned on all sides. Use a pair of tongs to help you turn the meat.
3. 3Tip the sliced onions into the liner of your slow cooker and arrange the browned beef on top.
4. 4Add a tablespoon of flour to the juices left in the pan after browning the meat and stir well to pick up any bits sticking to the bottom of the pan. Remove the pan from the heat while you do this. If you have any flour left over from coating the meat you can use this.
5. 5Dissolve the stockpot in one cup of water and add the Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Pour the stock into the flour in the pan and stir over low heat until there are no lumps.
6. 6Pour the stock over the beef and onions in the crockpot.
7. 7Cover the crockpot with a lid and leave the steak to braise for 6 to 7 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high.
8. 8Taste for seasoning and add extra salt and pepper if necessary.
9. 9Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and your choice of vegetables.