Slow-Cooked Italian Round Steak

Don't know what I would do without my crockpot. Savory tender beef over hot noodles. My family gave it the thumbs up.

• Ready In: 10 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  boneless beef bottom round steaks
• 2  carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2  celery ribs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1  cup  quartered mushroom
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced green onion
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1  cup beef broth
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine or 1⁄2 cup white wine or 1⁄2 cup beef broth
• 3  tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 -2  teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  bay leaf
• 3  cups  hot cooked  noodles

Directions

1. Trim all fat from meat; cut steak into 1-inch pieces Put meat into a 4-quart slow cooker.
2. Add in carrots, celery, mushrooms, green onions, undrained tomatoes, beef broth, wine, tapioca, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 9-10 hours.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper; discard bay leaf.
5. Serve over hot cooked noodles.