Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Au Jus Sandwiches

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Juicy flank steak, beefy sauce and caramelized onions come together easily to create this delectable hoagie sandwich. The flank steak is tender, moist and flavor-packed, making it a great base recipe not only for these sandwiches but also for any recipe that calls for shredded beef, such as Italian sandwiches or chili.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
7 hrs
Total Time:
7 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 3 garlic cloves, grated (about 1 tablespoon)

  • 2 pounds flank steak, trimmed

  • 1 large onion (about 13 3/8 ounces), cut into thin slices

  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (such as Yuengling Lager)

  • 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • 8 small whole-wheat hoagie rolls, split and toasted

Directions

  1. Stir together the olive oil, brown sugar, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, and garlic, forming a paste; rub the paste into both sides of the steak, using all of the mixture. Place the onion slices in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker; top with the steak. Pour the beer and soy sauce over the steak. Add the bay leaf and thyme. Cover and cook on LOW until the steak is tender, 7 to 8 hours.

  2. Transfer the steak and onions to a platter, reserving the cooking liquid in the slow cooker; cover the steak and onions with aluminum foil to keep warm.

  3. Pour the reserved cooking liquid through a wire-mesh strainer into a medium saucepan, discarding the solids. Bring to a boil over high, and boil until the sauce is reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, about 12 minutes. Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl; drizzle into the sauce, and whisk until blended. Reduce the heat to medium-high, and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 1 minute. Shred the steak with 2 forks. Divide the steak and onions among the toasted rolls. Pour the sauce into dipping bowls, and serve with the sandwiches.

Tips

Multicooker Directions: In Step 1, rub the paste evenly into both sides of the steak. Place the onion slices in the inner pot of a 6-quart multicooker; top with the steak. Pour the beer and soy sauce over the steak. Add the bay leaf and thyme. Lock the lid; turn Pressure Valve to "Venting." Cook on SLOW COOK [Normal] until the steak is tender, about 8 hours. Complete Steps 2 and 3.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402 Calories
12g Fat
41g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 9g
Added Sugars 3g 6%
Protein 31g 62%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 729mg 32%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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