The crock pot is an excellent way to prepare more economical cuts of beef as the slow cooking method results in very tender meat.

What You Need:

2 lb. beef round steak, cut about 3/4 inch thick
1/2 c catsup
1/3 c water
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 c water, additional
salt
pepper

How to Make It:

Trim fat from meat and cut into 6 to 8 pieces.
Brown meat in a skillet.
Place chopped vegetables in a 6 qt. crock pot.
Place meat over top of the vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Combine catsup, water, and vinegar and pour over meat.
Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
Remove meat and pour vegetables and cooking liquid into a saucepan, skim off excess fat.
Return meat to crock pot to keep warm.
Blend 1/2 cup of cold water with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir into vegetables.
Cook and stir until thickend.
Tranfer meat to serving platter and pour some of the gravy over meat.
Serve remaining gravy with meal.

Tips:

This recipe serves 6 to 8 and goes well with potatoes or rice.