Crock Pot Swiss Steak

An easy slow cooker/crock-pot recipe for classic swiss steak, that results in tender flavorful meat in a delectable tomato based gravy. Serve over creamy homemade mashed potatoes--yum!! (Please note: Cook time is for my crockpot. Various crockpots may have different cooking times, so please adjust time as necessary!).

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  round steaks, cut 3/4-inch thick
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  dash garlic powder
•  salt & pepper
• 1  dash  all-purpose  seasoning (optional)
• 2  tablespoons  dried onion flakes
• 1  large bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1  stalk celery, sliced
• 1  carrot, chopped (optional)
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
• 1⁄4 cup red wine
• 1  dash Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Cut round steak into serving pieces.
2. Season flour with thyme, garlic powder, salt & pepper (and all-purpose seasoning, if using).
3. Dredge meat in seasoned flour.
4. Place meat in crock pot.
5. Top with onion, bell pepper, and celery (and carrot, if using) and cover with diced tomatoes.
6. Add wine & dash of Worcestershire sauce.
7. Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours. (High 3 to 5 hours). (Please note: Cook time is for my crockpot. Various crockpots may have different cooking times, so please adjust time as necessary!).
8. Serve meat and gravy over mashed potatoes. ENJOY!