EASY SWISS STEAK

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds (720 g) boneless beef round steak, cut 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
2 tablespoons (18 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) crushed dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) sweet paprika
1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
Canola oil cooking spray
1 large garlic clove, peeled and thinly sliced
2 medium celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
4 medium plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (120 ml) reduced-sodium canned beef broth

Cooking Instructions

Combine flour, thyme, and paprika. Brush the boneless round steak strips with Worcestershire sauce. Dredge in flour mixture. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Over medium-high heat, add steak pieces and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
Place steak in a 3-quart (3-liter) or larger crock pot. Top with garlic slices, celery, onions, and tomatoes. Pour beef broth over the top. Do not stir. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. To serve, transfer steak pieces and vegetables to a heated serving platter. Spoon any pan juices over the top and serve at once.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

• 191 calories (21% calories from fat)
• 28 g protein
• 4 g total fat (1.4 g saturated fat)
• 8 g carbohydrates
• 2 g dietary fiber
• 71 mg cholesterol
• 102 mg sodium