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Turn inexpensive steak into flavorful and tender Crockpot Swiss Steak. This slow cooker meal tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen but really took minutes to prepare. Serve over mashed potatoes for the best comfort food.

Cooked swiss steak covered in sauce with bell peppers and tomatoes in the slow cooker
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Whenever we are craving comfort food, I make this delicious Crockpot Swiss Steak. It has the best combination of flavors and tastes amazing. The tomato, onions and bell peppers give the beef such wonderful flavor.

Everything is slow cooked to perfection. You can use a cheaper cut of meat and still have the best meal. It tastes like the sort of meal you would have for Sunday dinner but it’s easy enough for weeknights or the perfect for your Valentines Day Menu.

You may also love this Cube Steak and Gravy Recipe or Crockpot Steak and Potatoes for another delicious slow cooker recipe.

Why is it Called Swiss Steak?

Swiss steak is a tougher cut of meat that is cooked for an extended amount of time and braised or cooked until tender. It refers to the process of making these tough cuts of meat tender.

Ingredients

Ingredients - round steaks, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, onion, bell pepper

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Variations Ideas

  • Change Meat – We love how easily the steak cooks in the slow cooker, feel free to substitute the steak with chicken.
  • Creamy Texture – For a creamier texture, mix in cream of mushroom soup for delicious flavor.

How to Make Swiss Steak

round steak in a ziplock bag topped with flour

Step 1 – Shake the steaks in flour mixture in a gallon size zip lock bag to coat the steaks thoroughly with the flour.

Cooking floured covered steak in a skillet with oil

Step 2 – Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan on medium high heat.  Cook the steaks on each sides until slightly brown (approximately 3-5 minutes on each side).

Browned swiss steak in the slow cooker

Step 3 – Next, transfer the steaks to the crock pot if you are using a skillet.

Topping the swiss steak with peppers, onions and seasoning

Step 4 – Put the remaining ingredients and beef broth in the crock pot.  Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the steak is tender. Serve over mashed potatoes and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

  • Slow Cooker Recommendations – Check out these The 6 Best Multicookers of 2024 if you are needing a new crockpot. Some of these slow cooker can just do everything in the same pot. We love these because you can brown the meat in the same slow cooker for recipes that call for that.
  • Browning Steak – For the best results, we recommend browning the steak in a skillet on the stove. This gives the steak the best flavor.
  • Cutting Vegetables – We recommend cutting the onions and peppers in large pieces. This allows them not to get mushy as it slow cooks.
Cooked Swiss steak in the slow cooker with tomato sauce and green peppers

Serving Suggestions

Slow Cooker Swiss Steak is delicious served over Instant pot White Rice Recipe, Homemade Mashed Potatoes or even Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe.

We even love to make Instant pot Green Beans and Bacon Recipe or a green salad for another easy side dish.

A serving of swiss steak and tomato sauce on mashed potatoes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use a Different Cut of Meat?

The recipe calls for round steak but you can use beef chuck steak as well. Really any type of inexpensive steak will work.

Can You Over Cook Meat in a Slow Cooker?

Yes. Cooking meat too long can cause it to become tough and have the opposite effect. You want to cook it long enough to make it tender but not so long that it gets tough.

Can You Put Raw Steak in a Slow Cooker?

You certainly can. This is another way that the crock pot helps to save time and make dinner easy.

How to Store Leftover Swiss Steak

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The steak will last about 3-4 days. When ready to serve, reheat in the microwave.

More Easy Crockpot Steak Recipes

If you make this Crock Pot Swiss Steak Recipe, please leave us a comment or a star review. We love to hear from you.

Crockpot Swiss Steak

4.97 from 117 votes
Turn inexpensive steak into tender Crockpot swiss steak. This slow cooker meal tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen but took minutes to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 426

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Instructions

  • Shake the steaks in flour in a gallon size zip lock bag to coat the steaks thoroughly with the flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan on medium high heat. Cook the steaks on each sides until slightly brown (approximately 3-5 minutes on each side). Transfer the steaks to the crock pot.
  • Put the remaining ingredients in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the steak is tender.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 426kcal, Carbohydrates 22g, Protein 47g, Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 119mg, Sodium 802mg, Potassium 1182mg, Fiber 4g, Sugar 8g, Vitamin A 358IU, Vitamin C 30mg, Calcium 95mg, Iron 7mg

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Comments

  1. Carrie Barnard says:

    Do not drain the tomatoes. Add all the tomatoes and juice to the crock pot.

  2. Jeff says:

    Do you drain the tomatoes or add the juice and all to the crockpot?

  3. Carrie Barnard says:

    Michele – I do not put anything in the flour first. I coat the steaks with the flour and then brown both sides. Then just add them to the crock pot with the other ingredients.

  4. Michele says:

    How do you prep the steak? Did you put anything in the flour first?

  5. Judy says:

    Found it. !! My Mom made the Best Swiss Steak but never used a recipe. I finally found your’s and I can tell by the list of ingredients that this one is as close to her delicious steak. ** With Mashed Potatoes or Egg Noodles it will be amazing. ** Thanks for sharing this perfect recipe. **

  6. Carrie Barnard says:

    YAY! I’m so glad you liked it.

  7. Joyce says:

    5 stars
    I love this recipe – so quick and easy! I like to use cube steak because it’s got a texture that allows more absorption of the flavors in the sauce. Quick and easy for busy days.

  8. Carrie Barnard says:

    Yes I think that would work great.

  9. Rikk says:

    Could I substitute tomato sauce for the tomatoes? Tomato haters in the house.

  10. Carrie Barnard says:

    Thank you for commenting. I’m so glad you like the recipe.

  11. Lyndie says:

    5 stars
    This was an excellent recipe. I did change up a few things to make it more flavorful. After browning the steaks, I poured the broth in the same pan to deglaze along with the peppers garlic, Worcestershire and onions. Let them cook for about 5 minutes then transferred it all, along with the diced tomatoes in the crockpot.served it over mashed potatoes! No leftovers! Thanks for a Stella recipe. This is definitely a keeper.

  12. Lisa says:

    In the crockpot now, house smells wonderful. Will let y’all know it is. Thanks

  13. Carrie Barnard says:

    That is ok, I would just an extra hour to your cooking time.

  14. Diane says:

    What if my meat is not completely defrosted ?????

  15. Brandi Hoover says:

    4 stars
    It was pretty good! I usually make mine in the instapot but this was a really good alternative! I would show you a picture but it won’t let me.

  16. Marilyn says:

    This is now my “go to” Swiss steak recipe. Me H?E?B has a frozen fajita mix with bell peppers and onions and I use that to save on prep time. Used to cook on stove top and had to watch it for hours for the meat to be tender.

  17. Marsha Spegal says:

    I found the print button.

  18. Susan says:

    5 stars
    I wanted to look at your recipe to double check on the cooking time and saw that my recipe is so similar to yours! For your readers I would like to say this is the best swiss steak recipe you can ever use!! It seems to take me a little longer for the prep time but I do it the same way you do. I’m not a fast cook but I think I’m a good one. You just can’t go wrong with this recipe!

  19. NJFred Schultz says:

    I am 89yrs. Old and my wife is very I’ll. I have to take over the cooking and I need help. I am trying the swiss steak this week. It sounds very good.

  20. Lucille says:

    5 stars
    This is my husband’s favorite recipe. He would me make this every two weeks, but I make it once a month. He even eats leftover for 2 or 3 days and he is a person who doesn’t like leftover

  21. Kp says:

    5 stars
    Made this tonight. It was delicious! Steak so tender and flavorful. Served over mashed potatoes. Thanks for sharing. We will definitely make this over and over again.

  22. Michelle says:

    5 stars
    Reminded me of a restaurant that I used to work at and we served it on a buffet bar every Sunday this recipe was so nice and tender and full of flavor

  23. Lucille Leonard says:

    This is my husband’s favorite recipe. He would have me make it twice a month, but I won’t. The few times I did make it, he ate it for 3 days in a row, it he usually doesn’t like leftover.

  24. Carrie says:

    Thank you Gwen – I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  25. Gwen Badon says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is awesome! I used both beef steak and pork steak. We had NO leftovers and I was asked to make it again! I used two 10 ounce cans of Rotel and one 10 ounce can of petite diced tomatoes. (I’m from Louisiana). It was magnifico! ?

  26. Sabrina says:

    5 stars
    It’s a recipe my family wished I had doubled!

  27. Kathy says:

    Can I use garlic powder instead of minced garlic?

  28. Carrie says:

    Yes that will work great!

  29. Lisa says:

    Can I use beef bouillon instead of broth?

  30. Carrie says:

    Thank you Connie!

  31. Connie says:

    This looks delicious, I am going to try this one. I have been looking for a good recipe! I believe I have found it.

  32. Carrie says:

    I think that would be delicious in this recipe!

  33. Sheri says:

    What are your thoughts on using Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles?

  34. Carrie says:

    Thanks Cathy! I can’t wait to hear what you think!

  35. Cathy Schoen says:

    this is a great recipe for Swiss Steak I will have to try it this way. I have always used cubed steak and an electric skillet. But I will be sure to try it your way. I love your recipes