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
Matt Robinson says
I don’t care what time of year it is, I love comfort food like this. This recipe is awesome, so easy too!
Mary says
You could add a bottle of beer to it too along with beef base and some onions to tenderize it,If you want to do an Irish stew I’ll throw in a can of Guinness and it turns out really nice!
Marty says
I threw in a can of Guinness too, but missed the crockpot… So, I added another can Guinness. Still want to try your recipe though.
Nina says
Easy and awesome! I add onion to mine.
Lori J says
This is delicious! Just the way it is. My mom makes it often, and my husband asked me to make it.
Unfortunately I’m NOT a cook. Instead of calling my mom for the exact directions I found this recipe . I threw all the ingredients in the crockpot without mixing the gravy with the water. I realize it probably should be a no brainier to know that I should mix the water with the gravy before adding to the crockpot, but I didnt realize it. So to those fellow incompetent cooks out there. It’s best if you mix the gravy packets with the water before dumping it in the crockpot
Crystal Nell says
Yummy!! I love crockpot meals. Super easy! Thanks for the recipe!!
Valerie says
That looks yummy!!!!
Maryann Fitzgerald says
This recipe was wonderful
Noni says
What is au jus please
Emily says
Here is what we used: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10553935891724635442?q=au+jus+mix&client=safari&rls=en&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.68445247,d.cGU,pv.xjs.s.en_US.hKiVy-E3KVo.O&biw=1356&bih=803&tch=1&ech=1&psi=_6mTU-KcCYW8oQSHg4KgDQ.1402186242150.3&ei=AqqTU5yULdCEogT0g4DgCQ&ved=0CHoQpiswAA
JB says
the juice left when you make a roast beef, or it comes in a package, too………….
Audrey Vandenbusch says
I haven’t tried this recipe yet. But sure looks yummy.
Gina says
I wonder if this would be good for Easter. I’m expecting a large group and thinking of serving this and a ham for meat choices. Would this be nice served in a warmed serving dish, perhaps with rice and green beans?
Erica says
That sounds perfect! I think that would be really good for an Easter dinner. 🙂 Great idea!
Michelle says
Incompetent home cook question… is the steak raw or cooked when you put it in the crockpot?
Favorite Family Recipes says
It is raw!
Kim Clark says
hi there this looks delish what is AU just mix i am in nz
Emily says
This is Au Jus: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10553935891724635442?q=au+jus+mix&client=safari&rls=en&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.68445247,d.cGU,pv.xjs.s.en_US.hKiVy-E3KVo.O&biw=1356&bih=803&tch=1&ech=1&psi=_6mTU-KcCYW8oQSHg4KgDQ.1402186242150.3&ei=AqqTU5yULdCEogT0g4DgCQ&ved=0CHoQpiswAA
Sandy R says
I forsee a couple of additions to my shopping list for the afternoon….Thanks!
deb says
any substitues for the gravy and an jus mixes please???
Emily says
You could try beef broth or beef consume thickened with some cornstarch.
JenW says
I use Better Than Bullion Beef Base, add a little corn strach to thicken – sould be perfect. It has better ‘beefy’ flavor that packets.
SuzyF says
I use a package of onion soup mix and a can of cream of mushroom instead of the brown gravy and au jus.
Emily says
How did that turn out?
Wilson Martin says
Pulling a steak from the freezer and this will be Monday night supper.
sally says
U cut the beef b/4 you cook it in the crockpot?
sally says
you cut the beef b/4 you put it in the crockpot?
Echo says
Yes, I cut the meat before putting it in the crockpot.
Earlene says
If you’ll semi-freeze the meat, it will be much easier to slice.
Anne says
Does the steak have to be sliced ahead of time, or can you put the full roast into the crock pot?
Echo says
I always slice the steak before putting it in the crockpot so it is ready to serve but, I’m sure it would be fine if you sliced it after too. After cooking on low all day, the meat will fall apart in chunks very easily.
Nicole says
How long do you have to broil the steak for?
Erica says
London broil is just the cut of steak you can use– you don’t broil it. It just cooks in the crock pot. Hope this helps!
Caroline says
Sadly we don’t have 2 of them ingredients in the UK what would u use instead of brown gravy mix and au jus mix?
Erica says
Hmm. I’m not exactly sure- you may just have to make a homemade gravy and have it simmer in that! :S Sorry we couldn’t be of more help!
Joy says
Use bisto.
Angie says
We use a cup of red wine with 1 and a galf cup of beef broth. 2 tbsp of cornstarch. Perfect every time. Sliced mushroom..onion..clove of garlic.
Kayte says
Hi! Think I could cook this on high for 4 hours?!
Echo says
Yes, you could! Most crock pot recipes can be adjusted to cook on high for half the time it cooks on low. It’s the beauty of using a crock pot – you can make it fit your schedule!
fmandds says
Wonderful recipe! My family enjoyed it and it is as easy as it sounds.
Amanda says
Would you brown the steak on both sides before cooking in the crock pot?
Emily says
No, we just slice up the steak and throw it in.
Kathy says
Making this today ! Can’t wait to try it. Its so hot out and this looks so easy. Thanks for sharing this.
Emily says
You’re welcome!
Kathy says
Made this last night and the family loved it ! I bought the low sodium gravy packet. Will definitely be making this again. Thanks so much.
Anna says
I make something similar to this, but use a can of Beefy mushroom soup and sauteed mushroom and onions, after I brown the meat. It’s such good comfort food over rice.
Susan says
I just came across this recipe and was wondering if I put the saute onion and mushrooms in the crock pot as well??
Lana says
I have this in my slow cooker right now. With the heat in Texas these days, a crock pot meal is just the ticket! Made it exactly as the recipe suggests, but one of the comments mentioned onions and mushrooms, and that might be an option for another day. Can’t wait to try it tonight. Noodles or rice…still to be decided!
Echo says
How did it turn out? I love it over both noodles and rice. I hope it was delicious – and I hope it cools down in Texas! Hurray for Fall!
Rey says
I have the brown gravy but no Au jus would this still work out? Also do you think this would go well for pork chops?
Erica says
We haven’t tried any of those adjustments before so I’m not quite sure how it would turn out. IF you try it, let us know the adjustments you made and how it tasted!
Denise says
Here is a recipe for pork chops grill or brown pork chops. Then put in crockpot . Take two big cans of cream and mushroom soup . Cover the pork chops with soup. Cook 8 to 10 hours . Serve white rice or wild rice . Enjoy.
Lisa says
I must be having a moment 😉 Does this call for Two 3# steaks or a 2# to 3# steak (2 – 3 lbs. . . . ) Sorry & Thank You 🙂 I look forward to making this for dinner next week 🙂
Echo says
Sorry for the confusion! You can use 2 to 3 pounds of steak for the corresponding amounts of mixes and water. If you use more than 3 pounds of steak, you will want to add more mix and water. Thank you for asking!
Lisa Blackney says
My husband got ground sirloin instead of steaks. Will it still work?
Favorite Family Recipes says
We haven’t tried it that way before, but I don’t see why not! Let us know how it goes if you try it!
sarah says
Can it be country gravy?
Echo says
I haven’t tried it, but I’m sure it would work just fine. It will obviously have a different flavor than if you used beef gravy. Let me know how it turns out!
njjjjh says
I didn’t have the gravy mixes so used 2 cans of Campbells “Golden Mushroom Soup” also added a tsp of horse raddish……….excellent! Thank you!
Terry Brown says
Wonderful base recipe. I made it exactly per instructions the first time. Since then I have used so many variables especially for the gravy. I make a lot more gravy now, 6 cups, because my family likes the gravy almost as much as the meat.
I almost always have the sirloin in the freezer in foodsaver bags, I take it out and place it under running COLD water (yes, cold water thaws faster than hot and doesn’t start cooking the meat) to thaw just enough to cut. I cube mine to approximate a bite sized piece after cooking.
If I’m going to add mushrooms, onion, whatever, I brown them in a couple tsp of bacon grease (any cooking oil will do) while the meat is thawing and set aside. Then brown the meat over medium heat in the same skillet with all the tasty bits still in the pan. You may need to add a bit more bacon grease/oil.
No matter how I’m going to make it now, I always brown the meat so I can make my own au jus. After browning all the meat, remove, and set aside. Deglaze the pan immediately with 2 cups of any liquid you have on hand, be it water, broth, wine, combination of any…almost anything will do, scrape the bottom of the pan to lift all the tasty bits, and poof!, just like that you have your own homemade au jus. Pour off into at least a 2 cup measuring cup. You need to know how much you have.
I always have different favors of packaged gravy mix on hand for when I’m too lazy to make from scratch. I have even used a combination of them when I didn’t have enough of any one kind. In fact, I’m making this right now, using 1 each beef, turkey, chicken and country gravy mixes. The beef mix makes 1 cup, the others make 2 cups each, so the family will be getting 7 cups yummy gravy total. You will need the same amount liquid total that your packaged mixes call for.
Empty your mix packets into the crock pot, and whisk together. (if using 1 kind, you don’t have to do this) then add a bit of cold water..I used half a cup right off because I have so much mix. Measure all water you add so you don’t go over the package directions, and don’t forget you already have 2 cups au jus standing by. Whisk into mix until it gets thick add, more water, whisk just until you are satisfied all the mix has combined. Take a spoon and run it around the bottom inside edge of the crockpot to bring up any dry mix lurking where the whisk can’t get to…there is always some. Whisk that in. Nothing worse than lumpy gravy. Add the au jus, and enough water, if necessary to come to the amount needed per package mix directions. Add the meat, and anything else you’ve set aside, put on the lid, set on low or below 200 if yours has degree settings for 8 hrs.
If you are only making say 2 cups, you won’t need to add anything but your au jus to the mix. But it has to be at least room temperature. If you add it hot to the mix you will get instant lumps, and you’ll have to vigorously whisk till your arms fall off to get rid of the lumps.
I have also used various cream of whatever condensed soups to make the gravy, alone and in combination. This also works well with chops and chicken. You just have to experiment, and have family (or dogs) willing to eat your less stellar experiments. Honestly, I’ve never had one that was inedible.
Thanks again for a great recipe.
Jenn says
Have any of you tried this with stew meat? I have a bunch to use up.
Echo says
I haven’t tried it with stew meat, but I think it should work just fine. Necessity is the mother of invention – and I think using your stew meat in this recipe would be a great idea!
Elaine says
i love the recipe but it’s not thick, what do I do to make it thicker?
Echo says
The thickness of the gravy could have something to do with the brand of gravy and Au Jus mix. To thicken, mix 1 Tbsp of corn starch with 1 Tbsp of COLD water. When the corn starch is dissolved, add the mixture to the gravy. Thank you for asking!
Melissa says
I actually just reduced the amount of water in mine because I had the same problem.
Elvina says
I forgot to cut the steak. Do you think I need to adjust cooking time? I am cooking it on high for 4 hours right now.
Echo says
I think it will be fine on high for 4 hours. If you are nervous about it, slice into the meat about 30 minutes before it’s done cooking. If it’s still pink in the middle, pull it out and slice it and then cook for 30 more minutes. Good luck!
Tara says
Love love love! Tried this a few weeks ago for the first time and fell in love. I’m currently pregnsnt and this is all I want to eat! I follow the recipe exactly and make no changes or add anything and it turns out perfect! Make this easily once a week. 5/5
Echo says
I’m so glad you like the recipe! Congratulations on being pregnant!
Shawn says
This was excellent! (followed exactly)
John M says
I thin sliced a yellow onion and ring sliced a bell pepper; layered meat, onions, and pepper in the pot; then covered them with the gravy mixes and added water. Who needs potatoes anyway? Wonderful results.
Echo says
John, that sounds amazing! I’ll try it. Thank you for sharing!
Jamie says
I made this exactly with thin cut steak on high for 2 half hours
Made mashed potatoes it turned out wonderful no changes.
Thankyou
Favorite Family Recipes says
Thanks Jamie! I’ve always cooked this on low because I’ve made it in the morning. It’s good to know it can cook that quickly on high. I’m glad you like the recipe!
AnnaMaria says
It’s alot of meat for 2-3 people who are light eaters. Should I half the recipe or does it freeze well? Thanks!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Yes, you can cut the recipe in half. And yes, you should be able to freeze this and it should still taste great 😀
Michele says
I’m pregnant and would like to freeze everything to be able to take it out and throw in the crock pot after I have her. Anything I should leave out and add just before putting it in the crock pot?
Favorite Family Recipes says
Nope! This is a great one to freeze. You should be good to go!
Jenna says
Do you think I could include vegetables into the pot with the steak? Carrots and potatoes maybe?
Favorite Family Recipes says
absolutely! That would be delicious!
Robin says
I just put this in crock pot, I only had 1packet of brown gravy so I used that, added Lipton onion soup, red wine, onions,peppers, tomatoes and a few other things. Going to add potatoes I think? I’m the worlds worst at adding whatever I see. I hope this turns out good enough to eat? Wish me luck????. Next time I planonhaving the right ingredients. Thanks for the awesome recipe! I’m always trying something new especially crock pot recipes.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Hey Robin! How did it turn out for you? The additions you made sound wonderful! Let us know how it worked out for you!
Kyree says
Could I use beef stock in place of au jus?
Favorite Family Recipes says
Yes, that would probably be fine. Beef consomme might work a little better just because it has more flavor than just plain stock, but I am sure beef stock would be ok too!
Stacey says
I’m using cubed steaks and the 3 ingredients does the time change on how long to cook it
Favorite Family Recipes says
The time can actually stay the same. Hope this helps!
Sarah Krudener says
Would chuck steak work for this recipe? Thank you!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Yes, a chuck steak would work great in this recipe. It is cooked long enough in the crock pot to make the cut tender and flavorful. Thanks for asking!
Valerie Joy says
I just found this recipe, and I am sold! Since my hubby got false teeth, steak is very hard for him to chew. This was the ticket!! We don’t care for beef gravy, so I used Homestyle, and added a little sour cream when it was fully cooked. This was a hit with my hubby and son. I will be making this again! Thanks!!
Favorite Family Recipes says
So glad you and your family liked this recipe! Thanks for sharing how you were able to make it work so well for you and your family 🙂
Lois Satterfield says
Trying to do Keto and low carb, how can I adjust the gravy? I have been searching for a cube steak recipe for low carb. Any suggestions! Please help!
Favorite Family Recipes says
You could just use beef base and add some pureed onions. This will help thicken it up, though the consistency might not be the same. You could also try thickening with almond flour– haven’t tried this before but it’s worth a shot. Hope this helps!
Michael says
Hello,
your recipe caught my eye, so I decided to mosey on over to the Thriftway next door and take the ingredients into custody. After staring at the extensive gravy selection for five minutes I decided to substitute one of the brown gravies for a packet of mushroom gravy. For meat I am using two organic sirloin strips and one tenderloin. I know that’s overkill but they were in my freezer and needed to be used. I didn’t feel comfortable throwing red meat into the crock without seasoning, searing and cutting it into pieces first. Two and a half cups of liquid seems like a lot for the pot compared to the usual one half to a cup. So, I cut a large onion into thirds, then in half and piled the pieces on the bottom of the pot for the meat to use as a floatation device. I am a little skeptical of the gravy graduating from crockpot U. I hope I am proven wrong, gravy usually requires reduction on the stovetop, uncovered and stirring at boiling in order to thicken. However, I figure no big whoop, I’ll throw the juice in a saucepan after the fact and burn it down to satisfaction if needed.
Anyhoo, thanks for the idea, three ingredients is two more than I can usually handle, I’ll let you know how it dishes out!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Let us know how it turned out for you!
KN says
Hi there, do you mix the gravy and AuJus packet according to the packet directions OR do you just add the 2.5 cups of water and then the packets?
Erica says
Just the 2.5 cups and then the packets. You don’t need to cook according to package directions. Hope this helps!
Debbie Shaffer says
I made this last night and we thought it was very good and easy to put together. I will be making this again.
Erica Walker says
So glad you liked it! Thanks for the 5-stars!
Vallerie Nikirk says
This recipe was simple and delicious. At the end of the cooking time, I added cooked noodles and let them soak up that gravy flavor. Served with sour cream in top. A great beef stroganoff revamped.
Erica Walker says
Love those ideas! Glad it was a hit!