How to Slow-Cook a London Broil
London broil, despite its name, originated in North America. It uses tough cuts of meat, which are marinated or seasoned and broiled or grilled at high temperatures. The cooking method makes an inexpensive tasty dish of the tough meat. You can make London broil in the oven or grill, but a slow cooker achieves the same results. Preparing your London broil in a slow cooker allows you to cook it without having to stand over it. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Thaw the meat in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. You can also thaw it in cold water for a half-hour per pound of meat.
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Remove the packaging and place the meat into the slow cooker. Open a packet of powdered onion soup mix and pour it into the pot. Add any vegetables or starches; potatoes and carrots pair well with the onion soup mix and beef.
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Fill the pot to cover with water. Place the lid on the slow cooker and plug it into an outlet.
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Read your slow cooker's instructions if you have any questions about its settings.
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Turn the slow cooker on and set it to high, medium or low, depending on the length of time you plan to come back to check on it. Your London broil should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit, which you can check with a meat thermometer. Generally, slow cookers have high and low settings. "Low" generally takes eight hours while "high" takes four hours.
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Remove the meat and let it rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board. Slice and serve.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use a partially thawed London broil, but it will take longer to cook.
The remaining liquid can be turned into gravy.
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