Delicious, tender London Broil is easy to make in the slow cooker! Simply prep this easy crock pot recipe in the morning and enjoy fork-tender London Broil for dinner!
I used to avoid cooking London Broil. It's a very lean cut of meat which means it is easy to dry it out while cooking. Enter the Crock Pot. Once I experimented with how to cook it in a slow cooker, I was hooked. With just 5 minutes of prep time and a full day cooking, you can have fork-tender meat without worrying about drying it out!
You might also like my Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Grouper, or Calico Beans recipes!
What Cut of Meat is London Broil?
Originally London broil was made with flank steak, but over the years, the name has been applied to many other lean, thick cuts of beef, such as top round. Generally, you will find London broil being marketed as anything from a 1-inch steak to a 4-inch roast that comes from the sirloin or round sections of beef. These cuts all have something in common: They are lean and tend to be tougher.
Although the label may not direct the consumer how to cook the piece of meat, a London broil is meant to be marinated and cooked over high heat. It's a great way to get a really good meal out of a less expensive cut of meat.
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Step by step
- Season the meat with salt and pepper and place in the slow cooker.
- Add beef broth, soy sauce, thinly sliced onion, and minced garlic over the meat.
- Cook on low allllllll day long! (At least 9 hours.)
- Remove the meat and allow it to rest until the internal temperature is 120 degrees Fahrenheit (this article explains why this keeps it juicy and not dried out!) This is the perfect time to make gravy with all those juices leftover in the slow cooker!
- Enjoy tasty dinner without a big fuss!
Tips for best results
- The longer you cook the meat, the more likely it will eventually shred, which is how I prefer it. If you want a more firm roast for slicing start checking the broil around 6 hours for doneness.
- Final cooking time will vary by exact size of your London broil and the cooking temperature of your particular slow cooker.
- Rest the meat at least 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
Serving suggestions
My favorite way to serve this recipe is to thicken the drippings left in the slow cooker and serve it over egg noodles...it's reminiscent of stroganoff without the mushrooms!
You could also serve this with Classic Crispy Roasted Potatoes, mashed potatoes, or rice!
If you try this recipe, please comment or rate it below, I love hearing from you!
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Slow Cooker London Broil
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Total Time: 9 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: main course
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Description
Delicious, tender London Broil is easy to make in the slow cooker! Simply prep this easy crock pot recipe in the morning and enjoy fork-tender London Broil for dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds London broil
- salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thinly
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- cornstarch for thickening sauce, if desired
Instructions
- Season London Broil thoroughly with salt and pepper on both sides and place in a slow cooker.
- Add garlic, onions, beef broth, and soy sauce to the top of the meat
- Cook on low 9-10 hours hours.
- Remove the meat to a separate dish and allow meat to rest 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
To make gravy:
- Remove meat to a separate dish and pour liquid into a sauce pan.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water or beef broth and mix.
- Stir into saucepan and simmer until thickened, stirring often.
Notes
- Delicious served with gravy over egg noodles!
Keywords: slow cooker london broil, crock pot london broil
Helen says
Very tender!
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Connie says
Can the cooking time be shortened if using 1/2 lb of meat? I am cooking for two!
Melissa Riker says
I would believe so Connie but I haven't actually tried it to give you a better idea of time. You could try checking it after 4-5 hours and go from there. Sorry not to be of more help!
Jenna says
Made this receipe last night and it turned out fantastic. Really tender, moist, and with gravy from the drippings...a definite winner. This was my first time preparing a London Broil, and it's now in my rotation!
Melissa Riker says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Jenna!
Judi says
Can I add mushrooms and then add sour cream so it will be more like stroganoff?
Sharon says
I would try it,I am making it now without the mushrooms.
Patiotoole says
I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious and so easy. I am also on Weight Watchers and this is a perfect recipe for me. I did not bother with the cornstarch to thicken it because I didn’t feel that it was needed. Whenever I had made a London broil in the past, I had always done it in the broiler; I was not even aware that it could be done in a crockpot and made to fall apart so easily. Again, delicious!
★★★★★
Melissa Riker says
I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Star says
I made this today and what we had was meat that fell apart but dry , I skipped dinner , my husband ate his plate but agreed to throw the rest out cause it was dry. Something told me to not do it and cut it up for my dogs, I should've listened to my gut lol
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