Slow Cooker London Broil Is the Dish for People Tired of Turkey and Ham

Do you have one true main dish you traditionally serve for your Christmas or holiday dinner? I know many of us consider a  glazed ham  a go-to option, while others prefer to roast another  big turkey and some who think outside the box and enjoy a  tasty pasta dinner  or  seafood dish for their holiday meal. We have so many occasions to gather around a beautiful holiday table from now through the New Year , which means there's plenty of opportunity to turn to classics and also to switch up your holiday food traditions. This year, if you want to try your hand at a completely new cut of meat , but still want something easy enough to let you enjoy your holiday, this Slow cooker London broilshould be at the top of your wish list! It can make a perfect addition to your  Christmas Eve or  Christmas Day meal . 

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What Is London Broil?

Contrary to its name, London broil isn't British at all! Instead, the dish hails from North America. Typically people refer to it as broiled flank steak, but top round can also be used. Many butchers simply label the cut "London broil" for easy recognition. Normally the preparation involves marinating the meat for several hours followed by high-heat searing in the oven broil or outdoor grill. It is then served in thin slices, cut across the grain.

Why Slow Cook London Broil?

Slow cooker London broil is the tender, juicy, flavorful beef roast of your holiday dinner dreams. With just a little prep work, it cooks itself while you open presents and enjoy time with your loved ones. Many people serve beef tenderloin during the holidays and London broil is just as special and worthy to be the star of your meal.

Reading the description of the traditional preparation for this cut of beef, you might be wondering why slow cooking it would be a good idea. Most beef roasts are made even better by letting them cook for several hours and braise in their own juices and additional flavors. Because this cut of meat tends to be leaner, slow cooking it also results in very tender, to the point of falling apart, meat. For this recipe you will still sear the beef in a skillet over high heat, locking in all that flavor and allowing the sugars on the outside to caramelize, so that part remains the same.

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How To Buy London Broil

You can find this cut of beef in most grocery stores, labeled as "London broil." If you don't see that, look for flank steak or top round. You can always visit your local butcher shop and ask him to cut you one fresh too. They can range in size, but for this recipe, you will want a cut of 3-4 pounds.

Ingredients For Slow Cooker London Broil

As tender and flavorful as this beef is on the plate, you might think it is an expensive cut of meat. However, London broil is actually a budget-friendly beef recipe! Here's what you need to make it:

• London broil beef roast

• Vegetable oil

• Yellow onion

• Garlic

• Dried thyme

• Dried red pepper

• Dried bay leaves

• Butter

• Worcestershire sauce

• Cream of mushroom soup

• Beef broth

• Salt and pepper

How To Make Slow Cooker London Broil

1. Pat the beef dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown beef for 5 minutes on both sides.

3. Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray and add sliced onions. Lay beef on top of onions.

4. In a medium bowl whisk together broth, soup, garlic, dried thyme and red pepper.

5. Pour mixture over beef. Top with butter and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, until tender and meat is falling apart.

6. When meat is cooked, carve or shred. Serve with plenty of sauce spooned over top, and garnish with dried parsley if desired.

Slow Cooker London Broil is by far one of the best beef roasts I've ever made. It is so easy, yet so elegant, it can go from your busy weeknight table to your holiday showstopper with no problem. I hope it can become part of your Christmas dinner traditions this year!

If You're Making Slow Cooker London Broil, A Few Tips

• Look for a package labeled "London broil" or talk to your local butcher.

• Don't skip the browning step. This locks in flavor and moisture.

• Cream of celery soup would be a great substitute for cream of mushroom. Steer clear of using cream of chicken.

• Let your meat come to room temp for about 20 minutes before browning.

• Be sure meat is dry before seasoning and browning.

• We love this served with mashed potatoes and frozen peas.

What To Serve With Slow Cooker London Broil:

• Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

• Baked Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes

• Brown Gravy

• Maple-Pistachio Carrots

• Baked Artichokes

• Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

More Beef Roast Recipes To Try Next:

• Perfect Roast Beef

• Beef Pot Roast With Vegetables

• Hearty Pot Roast

• Mom's Sunday Pot Roast

• Nigella's Roast Rib of Beef

• Crock-Pot Roast

Best London Broil Slow Cooker Recipe

Ingredients

• 3-4-lb London broil beef roast

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• ¼ tsp dried red pepper

• 2 dried bay leaves

• ¼ cup butter, sliced

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 can cream of mushroom soup

• 3 cups beef broth

• salt and pepper

1. Pat roast dry with paper towels.

2. Season well on both sides with salt and pepper.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.

4. Brown roast on both sides for about 5 minutes.

5. Spray Crock Pot with nonstick spray.

6. Lay sliced onions in bottom.

7. Place roast on top of onions.

8. In a medium bowl whisk together soup, beef broth, garlic, thyme and red pepper.

9. Pour over meat.

10. Top with sliced butter and bay leaves.

11. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.

12. Carve roast and serve with sauce spooned over top.

13. Garnish with a little dried parsley if desired.