Braised Steak and Gherkins. Fresh Twist: A yummy slow cooker meal that makes chewy steak super soft and tasty with sour pickles, sweet brown sugar, and zippy sauces. Onions give crunch, and it bubbles all day for tender bites in thick gravy. My fave from kid times—easy peasy, just toss in and forget!
This kid-friendly slow cooker wonder turns hard steak into melt-in-your-mouth goodies. Tangy gherkins, sweet sugar, and zesty sauces mix with crunchy onions for a hearty gravy bath. Simmer low and slow for 8 hours. Family love in a pot—dump, go, eat happy!)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 onion, sliced thin
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8 slices of silverside eye steak, about 1/2 inch thick (or any tough stew meat)
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1/4 cup chopped pickles (gherkins)
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon vinegar
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3/4 cup water
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Braised Steak and Gherkins: Directions
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Drop the steak slices, onion pieces, and chopped pickles into your slow cooker.
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In a bowl, stir ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch. Pour it all over the steak.
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Splash a little water in the bowl to get the leftovers, then add that water to the cooker too.
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Set on low heat for 8-9 hours (in a small 3.5L pot) or 5-6 hours (in a bigger 5.5L one).