Slow Cooker Steak and Onion with Italian Gravy Recipe
This Slow Cooker Steak and Onion recipe features tender petite sirloin steaks cooked low and slow with flavorful onions and a savory brown gravy blend, perfect for an easy and comforting meal. The convenient use of a slow cooker allows the meat to become juicy and infused with rich Italian and garlic notes, served with a delicious homemade gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 2 lbs. petite sirloin steaks
- 2 white or yellow onions, cut into circles
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
Seasonings and Sauces
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 0.70 oz. Italian dressing mix packet
- 0.87 oz. brown gravy mix
- 1 ½ cups water
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: Place the 2 lbs. of petite sirloin steaks into the slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle the salt and pepper over the steaks. Then layer the sliced onion rings and minced garlic on top of the meat.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the brown gravy mix, Italian dressing mix, cornstarch, and water. Whisk thoroughly until the cornstarch is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Pour this sauce evenly over the steaks and onions in the slow cooker.
- Cook slowly: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours. This low and slow heat allows the steaks to become tender while the flavors meld together into a savory sauce.
- Serve: Once cooking is complete, serve the steaks with the onions and gravy alongside your preferred side dishes such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Use cheaper cuts like petite sirloin as the slow cooking tenderizes the meat.
- Ensure onions are sliced evenly for consistent cooking.
- Cornstarch is added to thicken the gravy sauce as it cooks.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or vegetables to complement the rich gravy.
- Keep the slow cooker covered during cooking to retain moisture.
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