Crock Pot Steak and Gravy always comes out tender and flavorful. It is so easy to make with only 3 ingredients! A perfect supper for busy weeknights.
Crock Pot Steak and Gravy
I was introduced to this 3 ingredient Crock Pot Steak and Gravy by a good friend of mine, Rashona, many years ago. It was a busy time in my life and she suggested this recipe to use for those crazy days when you just don’t have time to make dinner later in the day. I have made it countless times over the years and it always turns out rich, tender and absolutely delicious. My family gobbles it up; it’s one of their most requested dinners!
This slow cooker steak and gravy recipe could not be easier to make. Toss in three (THREE!) ingredients into the crock pot first thing in the morning. It cooks all day and the welcoming scent wafts through the house, making it seem like you spent hours making an extravagant meal. It is such a comfort to walk in the door after a long, busy day and realize dinner is ready!
Suggestions for this Recipe
- This steak and gravy recipe works very well with London broil or top sirloin steaks. I usually just shop around for whichever is on sale and buy extra to put in the freezer for the next time I want to use it in my meal rotation.
- We love serving the thick, creamy steak and gravy over over rice I make in the rice cooker, which is also an easy thing to throw together. My family loves serving it alongside buttery mashed potatoes, but it would also be delicious over pasta, thick toast, or just by itself with a side of broccoli or green beans.
- If you wanted to get fancy you could add sliced onions or mushrooms to the crock pot for added flavor.
- Slicing your steak into thin strips will help speed up the cooking process and ensure super tender, fall apart meat every time.
More Time Saving Crock Pot Meals
The slow cooker saves the day in our home more often than not! Here are a few of our tried and true crock pot favorites:
- Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops
- Crock Pot Pork Roast
- Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Beef
- Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
- Slow Cooker Ham with Maple Brown Sugar
How to Make Crock Pot Steak and Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds top sirloin steak or London broil sliced thin
- 2 packets brown gravy mix
- 1 packet Au Jus mix
- 2 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in crockpot.
- Cook all day (8-10 hrs) on low, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- Crock Pot Slow Cooker
Sandy says
Very delicious, economical, and easy!
Made with nice creamy, buttery mashed potatoes and baby peas.
Just a few words of helpful advice… I had to slightly improvise due to my miscalculation of ingredients- I only had liquid au jus which equals approximately 1.5 cups, I accidentally put an additional 1 cup beef broth to equal the 2.5 cups needed in recipe not accounting for the liquid au jus I already added- so you can just add another package of gravy -* reduced sodium is what I had and it was to me the best way to balance it out… just a note for the people that only have liquid because it is really easy to overlook the measurements.
You really can’t mess up this recipe. Oh and also, like someone already mentioned cutting the meat in a semi frozen state is the way to go. Just thaw it out / marinate in the refrigerator before adding to crock pot.
Jennifer Allen says
Ok, when your boyfriend says it’s better anything that he’s mom makes as she is standing over your shoulder. Could eat every day and only takes a few things…. High 5!
Beth W says
If I use London Broil, as I plan to when I make this, how will it turn out if I don’t slice the steak before placing it in the crockpot?
Favorite Family Recipes says
We have only used thinly sliced steak in this recipe. Slicing the steak gives the meat more surface area to soak in all the liquid and makes it more tender. I would definitely recommend slicing it!
Laura Hippen says
Has anyone tried this by adding onions? I love onions and think they would be a great addition. I would want to use a vidalia or some kind of a sweet onion to try to balance out some of the sodium from the Au Jus and gravy mix.
Kimberly says
Hello,
I was wondering for this recipe, can you also add carrots and potatoes and celery? I am not a big fan on veggies but i will eat them in a stew or like this. I had planned on making rice. Picky picky eater here. But this actually caught my attention.
Echo Blickenstaff says
Yes, you can add vegetables to the crock pot, but if you cook the vegetables all day they will be very soft and mushy. Add the vegetables halfway through the cooking time. They shouldn’t be in the crockpot for longer than 4 hours on low. Thanks for asking!
Kimberly K Brown says
Thank you so much for letting me know. I am making this for tonight’s dinner.
Carolina says
Can I cook this on high for 4-6 hours?
Favorite Family Recipes says
It won’t be as tender if you cook it that way, but you can give it a try!
scott says
so you dont pre-brown the steak at all before cutting it in slices? the meat turned out very dry for me. using top sirloin. anyone know why? i cooked it on low for 6 hrs.
Favorite Family Recipes says
The thinner you can slice the meat beforehand, the more tender it will be!
Qiana says
I want to try to make this tonight. If I wanted to use beef broth instead of au jus, what could I use instead of a gravy mix packet? Sometimes there’s too much sodium and would prefer to substitute if I can. Can I do a slurry if some kind with cornstarch? What would you suggest?
Favorite Family Recipes says
Yeah, I would try 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in 1/4 cup water for your slurry. Let me know how it turns out!
Denise says
Quick question, it says to up the meat if making for more people. I would definitely have to make for 6-8, which is 4 pounds of steak. Do we not use anymore gravy mix or Au Ju or liquid?
Favorite Family Recipes says
Yes! So you’d need 3 packets of gravy mix, 1 and 1/3 packets of au jus, and 3 1/3 cups of water. Hope this helps!
Jeanine says
I wish I had seen this before I just now made it. I had 4-1/2 pounds of top sirloin. So I doubled the Sauce part recipe. Hope this turns out ok. Just now put in crock pot. Hope it’s not too strong of a gravy taste.
Favorite Family Recipes says
In my opinion, you can never have too much sauce! I hope it turned out well!
Nate says
What if I don’t have Au jus mix. Can I use bone broth instead?
Favorite Family Recipes says
We haven’t tried that specific variation, so I can’t speak to how it will affect the taste or texture of the recipe.
Steven McAllister Linebaugh says
Would you add mushrooms the last 2 hours?
Favorite Family Recipes says
I would add mushrooms at the beginning! That way you get the amazing flavor all cooked in!
Nicole says
We have a 3 lb boneless striploin – would that work?
Favorite Family Recipes says
I don’t see why not! Just make sure you slice it thin!
Linda says
Can I make this in oven
Favorite Family Recipes says
We haven’t tried it that way before, so I am not sure how it would affect the taste or texture. If you try it, let us know!
marda says
I just saw an ad for “Beef Shaved Steak” at my local Kroger store. I have never seen that before, but beef is scares due to the grocery stores meat limits during these trying times. I was wondering if it would work in this recipe. Please let me know, thanks!
Echo Blickenstaff says
Yes! I’m sure it would work great. Because the beef is slices so thin, it will not need to cook as long in the crock pot however. I would cook it on low for 5-6 hours, and on high 2-3 hours. Thanks for asking!
candace says
My husband doesn’t want the meat so tender it falls apart like shredded beef. So should I cut the meat a little thicker or in cubes instead? Or maybe not cook it as long? Trying to figure out what I need to adjust. Thanks
Favorite Family Recipes says
Hmm… I’m not sure. When we make this recipe we try to make it as tender as possible, so I haven’t tried it that way. I would guess if you cooked it for less time, it wouldn’t be as tender. Let me know if you do try it!
Aj says
Hello I can’t find Au Jus mix anywhere, I have some in a glass jar can I use that and add it in at the same time? Thanks!
Favorite Family Recipes says
I’m not sure, is it Au Jus mix in a glass jar? Or is it already made up as a liquid?