Slow Cooker Cheesy Swiss Steak

This slow-cooked dish provides a high-protein meal with lean beef and added nutrients from carrots and tomatoes, making it a comforting yet wholesome choice.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (8 servings), not per serving.

• 2 pounds beef round roast (1-inch thick) · 1117 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 cup flour · 110 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 carrots, chopped · 37 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped · 16 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce · 2 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 can (8 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce · 54 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup American cheese, shredded · 190 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. Cut the beef roast into 4 equal pieces. In a small bowl, mix the flour and salt.

   

2. Dredge each piece of beef in the flour mixture, coating all sides thoroughly.

   

3. Place the coated beef in the slow cooker, then add the chopped carrots and onions.

   

4. Pour the Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce over the meat and vegetables.

   

5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours (or on high for 4 to 5 hours) until the beef is tender.

   

6. Just before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and let it melt.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.