Heartland-Style Smothered Steak

lb boneless beef round steak, cut into 8 pieces

1/3

cup all-purpose flour

teaspoon salt

3/4

teaspoon pepper

tablespoons vegetable oil

cup chopped onion

medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)

cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/2

cup red wine or Progresso™ beef flavored broth

can (15 oz) tomato sauce

teaspoon dried minced garlic

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1

In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, place beef, flour, salt and pepper; seal bag. Shake to coat beef evenly.
2

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef; cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned on all sides. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
3

Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place onion, carrots and celery; place beef on top. In medium bowl, mix broth, wine, tomato sauce and garlic. Pour over beef.
4

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Information

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.