Steak San Marino

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Steak San Marino
Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 7 hours Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 beef top round steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into six pieces
2 large carrots, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine the carrots, celery, tomato sauce, garlic, bay leaf, Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until beef is tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve with rice.

Freeze option: Place cooked steak and vegetables in freezer containers; top with sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.