Beef and Brats

Spicy bratwurst and herbed tomato sauce bring new layers of flavor to slow-cooked beef round steak. Serve this great meal by serving the meat mixture over noodles or mashed potatoes.

• Ready In: 11 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs boneless beef round steak, cut 1-inch thick
• 8  ounces  uncooked  bratwursts or 8  ounces  other sausage, cut into 3/4-inch slices
• 1  tablespoon  cooking oil
• 1  small onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 2  tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
• 2  cups  hot  cooked noodles

Directions

1. Trim fat from steak. Cut steak as directed. In a large skillet brown steak and bratwurst on all sides in hot oil over medium heat. Drain off fat. Set aside.
2. Place onion in a 3-1/2 to 4-quart crockpot. Sprinkle with tapioca, thyme, salt and pepper. Add steak and bratwurst. Pour undrained tomatoes over mixture in cooker.
3. Cover and cook on LO heat for 8-9 hours or on HI heat for 4- to 4-1/2 hours. Serve steak, bratwurst, and tomato mixture with hot cooked noodles.