Description
This Slow Cooker Steak and Onions recipe transforms inexpensive petite sirloin steaks into a tender, flavorful meal by slow cooking them with onions, garlic, and a savory blend of Italian dressing and brown gravy mix. The result is a comforting, effortless dish perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Onions
- 2 lbs. cheap steaks (such as petite sirloins)
- 2 white or yellow onions, cut into circles
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
Sauce Mixture
- 0.70 oz. Italian dressing mix packet
- 0.87 oz. brown gravy mix
- 1 ½ cups water
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Steaks: Place the steaks into the slow cooker. Season evenly with ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper. Layer the sliced onions and minced garlic on top of the steaks to build flavor.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Italian dressing mix packet, brown gravy mix, cornstarch, and 1 ½ cups of water. Whisk vigorously until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Cook Low and Slow: Pour the sauce mixture over the steak and onions inside the slow cooker. Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the steak and onions with your preferred sides such as mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a wholesome meal.
Notes
- Using inexpensive cuts like petite sirloins works best as slow cooking tenderizes the meat.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water toward the end of cooking.
- Feel free to substitute Italian dressing mix with your favorite seasoning blends for varied flavor profiles.
- Ensure the cornstarch is well dissolved to avoid lumps in the gravy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
