Lunch: Heartland-Style Smothered Steak

Progresso® beef flavored broth provides a simple addition to this slow-cooked beef recipe – perfect for a hearty dinner.

Ingredients

2 lb boneless beef round steak, cut into 8 pieces
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup red wine or Progresso™ beef flavored broth
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic

Instructions

In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, place beef, flour, salt and pepper; seal bag. Shake to coat beef evenly.
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.
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.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.

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