Easy Braising Steak With Gravy
This easy hands-off recipe for braising steak with gravy in the slow cooker is the perfect budget comfort meal for a cold winter's night.
Servings: 2
Calories: 548kcal
Cost: £2.39
Ingredients
- 400 g beef braising steak (£3.50)
- 1 tbsp tomato purée (£0.60/6)=(£0.10)
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped (£0.39)
- 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped (£0.10)
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced (£0.14)
- 10 g fresh thyme sprigs (£0.55)
Cupboard essentials
- 300 ml beef stock
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp flour
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Allow the braising steak to come to room temperature and season with salt and pepper on each side.
- In a stainless steel pan, increase the heat to high and allow the pan to preheat. Add the rapeseed oil and braising steak into the pan. Fry each side for 2 minutes to achieve a nice sear.
- Set the steak aside, then use a splash of beef stock to deglaze the pan. Add the onions and carrots. Reduce the heat to medium/low and season with salt and pepper. Fry for around 5 minutes, adding the tomato puree half way through, followed by the red wine vinegar.
- Next, add the garlic and flour to the pan and fry for another minute.
- Pour all of the stock into the pan and stir to combine. Then pour the mixture into your slow cooker, along with the braising steak and thyme sprigs. Slow cook for 5 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
Notes
- Season braising steak just before searing to avoid moisture loss.
- Bring the beef to room temperature before searing for even cooking and juicier results.
- Cook braising steak low and slow for optimal tenderness, avoiding overcooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 22g