Slow-Cooker Italian Smothered Steak

Health score
41%
Slow-Cooker Italian Smothered Steak
570 min.
6
384kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a comforting and hearty meal that will warm your soul? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Italian Smothered Steak! Perfect for busy days, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, while the rich aromas fill your home and tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine tender, juicy pieces of beef boneless round steak, seasoned to perfection and slow-cooked with sweet onions and a luscious tomato pasta sauce. The magic happens as the flavors meld together over hours, creating a dish that is not only satisfying but also bursting with Italian flair. Just when you think it can't get any better, we add cheese-filled tortellini and fresh zucchini, making this meal a delightful one-pot wonder.

With a total cooking time of 570 minutes, this dish is ideal for a leisurely weekend or a special family gathering. Each serving is packed with 384 calories, making it a balanced choice for lunch or dinner. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates ensures that everyone at the table will leave satisfied.

So, gather your ingredients, dust off your slow cooker, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious Italian-inspired meal. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pounds round steak boneless
  • 0.5 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • medium onion sliced
  • 26 ounces pasta sauce (any variety)
  • ounces cheese tortellini refrigerated
  • cup zucchini 

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Cut beef into 6 serving-size pieces; sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper.
  2. Layer beef and onion in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  3. Pour pasta sauce over top.
  4. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  5. About 20 minutes before serving, stir in tortellini and zucchini. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tortellini are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories384kcal
Protein44.69%
Fat26.63%
Carbs28.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.17
Glycemic Load
10.98
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
23.887826079908%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:384.47kcal
19.22%
Fat:11.3g
17.38%
Saturated Fat:3.74g
23.39%
Carbohydrates:27.39g
9.13%
Net Carbohydrates:23.39g
8.51%
Sugar:6.86g
7.62%
Cholesterol:111.41mg
37.14%
Sodium:1049.23mg
45.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.66g
85.32%
Selenium:44.12µg
63.02%
Vitamin B6:1.18mg
59.16%
Vitamin B3:11.77mg
58.83%
Vitamin B12:2.86µg
47.63%
Zinc:6.86mg
45.7%
Phosphorus:382.13mg
38.21%
Iron:5.59mg
31.08%
Potassium:978.93mg
27.97%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.64%
Vitamin C:13.66mg
16.55%
Fiber:4g
15.99%
Copper:0.31mg
15.67%
Magnesium:61.93mg
15.48%
Vitamin E:2.25mg
15.01%
Vitamin B5:1.47mg
14.66%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.73%
Calcium:115.62mg
11.56%
Vitamin A:574.09IU
11.48%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.2%
Folate:39.17µg
9.79%
Vitamin K:6.35µg
6.05%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%