Slow Cooker Sweet & Savory Steak

Slow Cooker Sweet & Savory Steak Surprise: This slow cooker steak dinner is a simple, wallet-friendly meal that fits perfectly into a busy family week. It’s an especially great choice near the end of summer, when schedules are packed and your kitchen has a mix of odds and ends waiting to be used. By using round steak, canned fruit cocktail, and a few things from your pantry, you get a sweet and savory dinner without much work. It’s a cozy meal for nights when you want something filling but don’t want to stand at the stove.

Serve this soft steak with its yummy sauce over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or plain white rice so nothing goes to waste — every drop of that sweet sauce gets soaked up! A side of green beans, corn, or a small garden salad makes the meal feel balanced. Warm dinner rolls are always a nice touch too, especially if you’re feeding a bigger family and want to make the meal go further.

This easy slow cooker steak dinner turns simple ingredients into a warm, tasty meal your family will love. Sweet fruit cocktail and tangy Worcestershire sauce create a flavorful mix that makes the steak tender and juicy. With just a few pantry staples and almost no effort, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekend dinners.

Servings: 4 to 6 people

Ingredients

• 2 pounds frozen beef round steak
• 1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, do not drain it
• 1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 ounce)
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Slow Cooker Sweet & Savory Steak: Directions

1. Add the steak. Take your frozen round steak and place it right at the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. There’s no need to thaw it first — it can go in frozen!
2. Pour on the toppings. Open the can of fruit cocktail and pour the whole thing (juice and all) over the steak. Then sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly on top. Add the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce over everything, making sure it’s spread out nicely.
3. Cook it low and slow. Put the lid on your slow cooker. Cook on the LOW setting for 7 to 8 hours, or if you’re short on time, use the HIGH setting for 4 to 5 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the steak is super soft and falls apart easily with a fork.
4. Thicken the sauce. About 15 minutes before the cooking time is up, scoop out 2 tablespoons of the hot liquid from the slow cooker into a small bowl. Add the cornstarch and stir well until it’s smooth with no lumps. Pour this mixture back into the slow cooker and stir everything together. This step helps make the sauce nice and thick.
5. Serve and enjoy. Scoop the tender steak and its yummy sauce over a bed of mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice. Serve it while it’s hot, and enjoy a cozy, homemade dinner!