Slow Cooker Steak and Rich Gravy

Name: Slow Cooker Steak and Rich Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 beef round steaks or chuck steaks, about 1.5 to 2 pounds total; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced; 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

An easy slow cooker dinner that transforms affordable steaks into melt in your mouth comfort food with bacon, mushrooms, and a savory gravy.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 4, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

8 hours

Total

8 hours 20 minutes

Serves

There is nothing better than coming home to the smell of a warm, comforting dinner waiting for you in the kitchen. This slow cooker recipe takes affordable cuts of steak and slowly simmers them until they are incredibly tender, falling apart with just a fork.

The secret to this rich gravy is starting with a bit of bacon and searing the meat first. It adds so much deep flavor to the sauce, making it absolutely perfect for spooning over a big pile of creamy mashed potatoes or warm egg noodles.

🧺 Ingredients

4 beef round steaks or chuck steaks, about 1.5 to 2 pounds total
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it is nice and crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
2
Season your steaks generously on both sides with salt and black pepper. Sear them in the hot bacon grease for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they have a nice brown crust, then transfer them to the bottom of your slow cooker.
3
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and mushrooms. Cook them for about 5 minutes until they start to soften, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for just 1 more minute.
4
Pour the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme into the skillet, stirring well and scraping up any tasty browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5
Pour the vegetable and broth mixture over the steaks in the slow cooker. Scatter the cooked bacon on top.
6
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the steak is completely tender.
7
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together to make a smooth slurry. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker liquid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken it into a beautiful gravy. Serve hot.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When you reheat it on the stove, you can add a splash of beef broth if the gravy has thickened up too much. This dish also freezes beautifully for an easy freezer meal later on.

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