Description

A hearty and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender braised beef topside steaks cooked with caramelized onions, garlic, and a rich tomato and herb-infused sauce. Perfect for an easy, flavorful family meal served with creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Fats

1 tbsp Coles Classic Olive Oil
1 kg whole beef topside roast, cut into 3cm-thick steaks
20 g Coles Australian Salted Butter

Vegetables and Aromatics

2 brown onions, halved, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Liquids and Sauces

2 tbsp tomato paste
500 ml (2 cups) chicken stock
1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Herbs and Seasonings

6 fresh thyme sprigs
3 dried bay leaves
1 1/2 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp chopped fresh continental parsley
Parsley, extra, to serve

Optional

Mashed potato, to serve

Instructions

Brown the Steaks: Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook the steaks in two batches, about 3 minutes each side, until nicely browned. Transfer the browned steaks to the slow cooker.
Cook the Onions and Garlic: Add butter to the frying pan and cook until foaming. Add the sliced onions and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook while stirring often for 10 minutes, until onions are browned and tender. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Prepare the Sauce: Stir the tomato paste into the onions and garlic in the pan and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then pour it over the steaks in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 5 hours or until the beef is tender.
Thicken the Sauce: Mix the cornflour with water until smooth, then add to the slow cooker. Continue cooking for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir through the chopped fresh continental parsley.
Serve: Sprinkle with extra fresh parsley before serving. Serve the braised steaks and onions with creamy mashed potato, if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, allow the beef to brown properly before slow cooking.
Use fresh herbs where possible for a vibrant taste.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a little extra cornflour slurry.
Feel free to substitute chicken stock with beef stock for a richer flavor.
This dish can be prepared a day ahead; flavors improve when reheated.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Western

Keywords: slow cooker braised steak, beef topside recipe, braised onions, slow cooker dinner, easy beef stew, comforting meal