Light Swiss Steak

Another tasty dish from Better Homes and Gardens: Family Favorites Made Lighter.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12  ounces beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 4 serving portions
•  nonstick cooking spray
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can stewed tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1  cup  sliced celery
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 1  small onion, sliced and separated to make rings
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup cooked long-grain rice
• 1  tablespoon  cold water
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

1. Spray a large, cold skillet with cooking spray.
2. Preheat over medium.
3. Brown meat on both sides.
4. Add undrained tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion, 1/3 cup water, thyme, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
6. Simmer 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat is tender.
7. Set aside.
8. Cook or reheat rice at this time.
9. In a small mixing bowl mix the 1 tablespoon water and 2 teaspoons cornstarch.
10. Stir into the tomato mixture, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, then cook 2 minutes more.
11. Serve over hot rice.