Braised Steak and Onions
Braised Steak and Onions is a classic dish featuring tender beef slow-cooked in a savory sauce with caramelized onions.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 479kcal
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 24 ounces steak - preferably chuck or round - 4 pieces - 6 ounces each
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions thinly sliced - large
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme - dried
- 1 teaspoon rosemary - dried
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
Instructions
- Season the steak generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Brown the steaks on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the steaks to the slow cooker.
- Add sliced onions and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook until onions are caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker, arranging over the steaks.
- Whisk the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, dried thyme, and rosemary in a mixing bowl. Pour the mixture over the steaks and onions in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the steak is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
If desired, you can thicken the sauce before serving.
- To do this, remove about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and whisk it with cornstarch until smooth. Stir the mixture back into the slow cooker and let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the braised steak and onions hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 11g