Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Steak and Onions
Dice the chuck steak into small cubes and lightly coat them with seasoned all-purpose flour.
Brown the coated steak in a frying pan with a small amount of oil to lock in flavor.
In a separate pan, melt the butter. Add the onions and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are soft and transparent.
Step 2: Combining Ingredients in the Slow Cooker
In the slow cooker, combine beef broth, beef bouillon powder, Italian seasoning, ketchup, barbecue sauce, onion gravy mix, and 1 tablespoon of flour.
Add the browned steak and the sautéed onion and garlic mixture.
Cover and cook on high for 5 hours.
Toward the end of the cooking time, stir in 1 tablespoon of onion gravy powder to thicken the sauce to your preference.
Step 3: Preparing the Dumplings
With about 45 minutes of cooking time left, start the dumplings.
In a bowl, combine self-rising flour with 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add milk and a beaten egg, mixing with a fork until a dough forms.
Knead the dough briefly by hand, then shape into small balls (about 1 inch in size).
Gently submerge the dumplings into the gravy in the slow cooker.
Continue cooking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
