Crock Pot Low-Fat Pepper Steak

A recipe that is good on those cold nights that you don't want to come home and cook. Serve with side salad and your favorite bread.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2  medium carrots, cut into pieces
• 1  medium  chopped onion
• 2  cups parsnips, cut into cubes
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh sage leaf
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine, softened

Directions

1. Mix first ten ingredients together in your slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until pork and vegetables are tender.
3. Mix together flour and margarine.
4. Gradually add to stew and stir until blended.
5. Cover and cook on high for 30 to 45 minutes until sauce thickens.
6. Stir occasionally.