Slow-Cooker Italian Smothered Steak

Health score
23%
Slow-Cooker Italian Smothered Steak
570 min.
6
487kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a comforting and hearty meal that will impress your family and friends? 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.

This dish features tender, juicy beef boneless round steak, seasoned to perfection and layered with sweet, caramelized onions. The magic happens as it simmers in a luscious tomato pasta sauce, creating a savory base that melds beautifully with the other ingredients. Just when you think it can't get any better, we add cheese-filled tortellini and fresh zucchini for a delightful twist that elevates this meal to new heights.

With a cooking time of 8 to 9 hours on low, you can go about your day knowing that a delicious dinner is waiting for you. The final touch of stirring in the tortellini and zucchini just before serving ensures that everything is cooked to perfection, making it a satisfying main course for lunch or dinner. At just 487 calories per serving, this dish is not only delicious but also a balanced option for your meal planning.

Gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a taste of Italy right in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • pounds fat-trimmed beef flank steak boneless
  • ounces cheese tortellini refrigerated
  • medium onion sliced
  • 26 ounces pasta sauce (any variety)
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt 
  • 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

Calories487kcal
Protein31.42%
Fat46.39%
Carbs22.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.17
Glycemic Load
10.98
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.546521736228%

Flavonoids

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

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.28kcal
24.36%
Fat:25.45g
39.15%
Saturated Fat:10.78g
67.36%
Carbohydrates:27.39g
9.13%
Net Carbohydrates:23.39g
8.51%
Sugar:6.86g
7.62%
Cholesterol:108.39mg
36.13%
Sodium:1041.67mg
45.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.78g
77.55%
Zinc:8.13mg
54.17%
Selenium:37.77µg
53.95%
Vitamin B3:8.74mg
43.68%
Vitamin B12:2.51µg
41.83%
Vitamin B6:0.78mg
38.98%
Iron:4.99mg
27.72%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.4%
Phosphorus:264.19mg
26.42%
Potassium:851.92mg
24.34%
Vitamin C:13.66mg
16.55%
Fiber:4g
15.99%
Magnesium:55.88mg
13.97%
Copper:0.28mg
13.93%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.02%
Vitamin E:1.8mg
11.99%
Vitamin A:596.77IU
11.94%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.14%
Calcium:95.97mg
9.6%
Vitamin K:6.81µg
6.48%
Folate:24.05µg
6.01%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.45%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%