Best 9 Crock Pot Or Slow Cooked Flank Steak Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of slow-cooked flank steak, where tenderness meets flavor in perfect harmony. This versatile cut of beef, known for its lean and robust character, transforms into a culinary masterpiece with the magic of a crock pot or slow cooker. Prepare to embark on a journey of taste and texture as we explore a collection of tantalizing recipes that showcase the versatility of flank steak. From classic comfort food to exotic culinary adventures, each recipe promises a unique experience that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you prefer a savory and succulent steak with a rich gravy, a zesty and tangy marinade, or an aromatic blend of herbs and spices, this article has something to satisfy every palate. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of slow-cooked flank steak, where culinary dreams come true.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER FLANK STEAK



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This Slow Cooker Flank Steak is ultra tender and coated in a flavorful brown sugar chili powder rub. This easy weeknight dinner requires less than 10 ingredients!

Provided by Jennifer Debth

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit if you don't like spice)
2 pounds flank steak
Honey mustard (for drizzling, if desired)

Steps:

  • Grease a 6 quart crockpot with cooking spray, then pour in olive oil. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together brown sugar, chili powder, ranch mix, paprika, salt, and cayenne. This is our spice rub.
  • Rub a few spoonfuls of the spice rub onto the steak to fully coat it.
  • Place steak into the prepared crockpot, then sprinkle on remaining spice rub.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
  • Remove steak from the crockpot and use a sharp knife to slice it into strips against the grain (this will basically shred your steak, but will prevent it from creating long and stringy pieces).
  • Serve as desired - on a bun, in a quesadilla, over mashed potatoes, on top of Mac and cheese, as nachos, etc. with a drizzle of homemade honey mustard sauce, if desired!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 person, Calories 511 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Sodium 1307 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 27 g

SLOW-COOKED FLANK STEAK



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My slow cooker gets lots of use, especially during the hectic summer months. I can fix this flank steak in the morning and forget about it until dinner. Serve with noodles and a tossed salad. -Michelle Armistead, Keyport, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, sliced
1/3 cup water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons vinegar
1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown steak in oil; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute onion for 1 minute. Gradually add water, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Pour over the flank steak. Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender, 4-5 hours. Slice the meat; serve with onion and pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CROCK POT OR SLOW COOKED FLANK STEAK



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Long, slow cooking makes this a melt-in-your-mouth treat.

Provided by Marianne Gillette

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds flank steak
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground dried thyme
1 bay leaf
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Season the flank steak with salt and pepper and place into a slow cooker. Add the carrot and onion; season with thyme and bay. Pour in the water.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours; turn the steak over and press down into the liquid. Continue cooking until a fork easily passes through the meat, about 4 hours more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 99.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SLOW-COOKER CUBAN FLANK STEAK



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Add something tasty to your family's Cuban dinner! Enjoy this slow-cooked steak recipe made with Progresso® black beans and rice.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips (1 1/2 cups)
1 beef flank steak (2 lb), cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place onion and peppers. Top with beef. Sprinkle with chili powder, oregano, garlic and salt. Drizzle with lime juice. Add broth.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, cook rice as directed on package.
  • Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred beef with 2 forks; return to cooker and mix well. Stir in black beans. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Serve beef and sauce over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

STUFFED FLANK STEAK IN CROCK POT



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Very easy yet delicious dish. I like serving this with Chef #209747 's Recipe #99430 and my Recipe #265779 and some crusty rolls and you end up with an elegant style meal.

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Time 8h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups seasoned stuffing mix
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 lbs flank steaks
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper
1 (1 ounce) package brown gravy mix
2 cups beef broth

Steps:

  • Slightly score flank steak on each side at 1 inch intervals.
  • Combine stuffing with beef broth, butter and cheese.
  • Spread mustard over flank steak, then spread stuffing over steak and roll up like a jelly roll.
  • Tie with string.
  • Rub with oil sprinkle with salt and pepper on the outside and put into crock pot.
  • Mix gravy and water.
  • Pour over meat.
  • Cover and cook low, 8 hours.
  • Remove meat from crock pot. Stir gravy well to blend (Some of the stuffing mix will come out of the flank steak while it is cooking and this will thicken the gravy a bit more).
  • Slice into serving sized pieces.
  • Serve with gravy on the side to put on the steak and potatoes if you are serving them.

SLOW-COOKED TEX-MEX FLANK STEAK



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This flavorful, tender beef dish has been a go-to recipe for many years; it's a meal lifesaver on days when I'm going to be late getting home.-Anne Merrill, Croghan, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
1 large onion, sliced
1/3 cup water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown steak on both sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., Add onion to same skillet; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add water to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Pour over steak., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Slice steak across the grain; serve with onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SLOW-COOKED STUFFED FLANK STEAK



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This recipe came with my first slow cooker. Now I'm on my fourth slow cooker and I still use the recipe! -Kahty Clark, Byron, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 beef flank steak (2 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 3 slices)
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup egg substitute
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Flatten steak to 1/2-in. thickness; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add the bread crumbs, mushrooms, parsley, egg substitute, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper; mix well. , Spread over steak to within 1 in. of edge. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add broth. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours., Remove meat to a serving platter and keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; pour into a small saucepan. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove string before slicing steak; serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW-COOKER PEPPER STEAK



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Very tender and flavorful, this recipe is one of our family's favorites. It's great to make ahead of time in the slow cooker and then serve over rice, egg noodles, or chow mein.

Provided by MJWAGNER68

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Sirloin Steak Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
garlic powder to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cube beef bouillon
¼ cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup chopped onion
2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into the slow cooker with meat. Stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1188.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CROCK-POT FLANK STEAK



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Make and share this Crock-Pot Flank Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by peskyleo

Categories     Steak

Time 7h15m

Yield 2 flank steaks, 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs flank steaks, cut in half
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1/3 cup water
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown steak in oil; transfer to a slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, saute onion for 1 minute, gradually adding water while stirring to loosen browned bits from the skillet.
  • Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Pour over the flank steak.
  • Cover and cook in a crockpot on low for 7-8 hours OR until meat is tender.
  • Slice and serve with the onion and pan jukes from the bottom of crockpot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1384.4, Fat 70.8, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 279, Sodium 1578.8, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 148.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of steak: Flank steak is a good choice for slow cooking because it is a tough cut that becomes tender when cooked slowly. Other good choices include chuck roast, pot roast, and brisket.
  • Brown the steak before cooking: Browning the steak before cooking helps to seal in the juices and flavor. To brown the steak, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the steak before cooking helps to tenderize it and add flavor. There are many different marinade recipes that you can use, but a simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper is a good place to start.
  • Cook the steak on low heat: Slow cooking is the key to tender, flavorful steak. Cook the steak on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
  • Let the steak rest before serving: Once the steak is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.

Conclusion:

Crock-Pot or slow-cooked flank steak is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. By following these tips, you can ensure that your steak turns out tender, flavorful, and juicy every time. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give crock-pot or slow-cooked flank steak a try. You won't be disappointed!

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