Recipe: Smothered Steak (crock pot)

Smothered Steak

2 medium onions, sliced
1 1/2 pounds round steak, 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick, cut into 5 or 6 pieces
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 can (4oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet (optional)

Place layer of onions in bottom of stoneware. Mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika together and dredge steak pieces until lightly coated with flour mixture. Place 1/2 of meat pieces on onions; add another layer of onions and drained mushrooms. Add remaining meat and onions. Mix beef broth, Worcestershire and Kitchen Bouquet and pour over entire meat mixture. Cover; cook on Low 8 to 10 hours.

FOR GRAVY: Combine 2 tablespoons flour with 3 tablespoons water. Stir into drippings and cook until thickened. Pour over steak and serve.