This Crock Pot Beef Tomato Basil Steak is a tender and savory recipe, which includes boneless beef steaks and fresh mushrooms. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 8 hours and 10 minutes.
Crock Pot Beef Tomato Basil Steak Ingredients
- 1-1/4 pounds boneless beef shoulder top blade or flat iron steaks
- 1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
- 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- Hot cooked rice

How To Make Crock Pot Beef Tomato Basil Steak
- Layer the beef and vegetables: Place steaks in a 4-quart slow cooker. Add quartered mushrooms and julienned yellow pepper on top.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion soup mix, and fresh basil. Stir well to blend.
- Pour sauce over ingredients: Pour the tomato-basil mixture evenly over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Slow cook the steak: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
- Serve with rice: Spoon the beef and sauce over hot cooked rice and serve warm.

Recipe Tips
- What cut of beef is best for this recipe? Use boneless beef shoulder top blade or flat iron steaks for the most tender results.
- Can I use dried basil instead? Yes, use 2 teaspoons of dried basil if fresh isn’t available.
- How to thicken the sauce: If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes or stir in a cornstarch slurry.
- What if I don’t have stewed tomatoes? You can substitute with diced tomatoes and add a pinch of sugar for sweetness.
- Can I prep this the night before? Yes, assemble everything in the crock pot insert and refrigerate overnight. Start cooking in the morning.
What To Serve With Tomato Basil Steak
This dish pairs perfectly with rice and a few simple sides:
- Steamed white or brown rice
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls
- Steamed broccoli or green beans
- A light garden salad
- Roasted baby potatoes

How To Store Tomato Basil Steak
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Tomato Basil Steak Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
- Sodium: 1116mg
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 32g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I cook this on high instead of low?
Yes, cook on high for 3-4 hours, but low and slow yields more tender beef.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Check the labels on your onion soup mix and tomato products to ensure they are gluten-free.
What can I use instead of rice?
Mashed potatoes, pasta, or cauliflower rice are all great options.
Why is my beef tough?
The beef may need more time. Tough cuts soften with longer cooking.
Can I add more vegetables?
Yes, carrots, zucchini, or green peppers work well in this dish.
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Crock Pot Beef Tomato Basil Steak
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes8
hours324
kcalThis easy slow cooker steak recipe features tender beef, mushrooms, and peppers in a tomato-basil sauce, perfect over rice.
Ingredients
1-1/4 lb boneless beef shoulder top blade or flat iron steaks
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tbsp fresh basil, minced
Hot cooked rice
Directions
- Place steaks in a 4-qt slow cooker and top with mushrooms and pepper.
- Mix stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, soup mix, and basil in a bowl.
- Pour sauce over ingredients in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
