Slow Cooker Swiss Steak

I threw this together in my crock pot one day and we loved it! A little time consuming because I sauteed the vegetables and browned the meat first, but it's well worth it. Browning the meat first gives it a better flavor. This is great with mashed potatoes!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 hr
• Total Time: 10 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 246 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 carrots, shredded
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 ½ pounds round steak, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat the round steak pieces in the flour mixture.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the celery, onion, and carrots about 5 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat, and set aside. Mix in the round steak pieces, and cook until lightly browned.

Step 3

Place the vegetables and steak in a slow cooker. Mix in the tomatoes with juice, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.

Step 4

Cover, and cook 8 to 10 hours on Low, until the round steak is very tender.