Healthy & Easy Crock Pot Swiss Steak Stew

I know I've said it a million times but I'm a HUGE fan of Crock Pots. They just make life so much easier!

The other day we had my eight year old's third grade winter program. It was at 5:30pm which is a little before we normally eat dinner so I made this Crock Pot Swiss Steak Stew earlier in the morning so I wouldn't be stressed about dinner. It was so nice to be able to come home from a hectic night and have dinner sitting in the crock pot! I whipped up some easy Bisquick biscuits and we had a healthy, homecooked meal that only took a few minutes to prepare in the morning.

This stew is great because it's healthy, hearty and definitely warms you up. Plus it makes your house smell great! Another plus is that it's inexpensive because the cut of beef you need is always super cheap at the supermarket. Love that! Give it a try and let me know what you think! (Um, and obviously by looking at my pictures, I love a hearty stew with little broth, haha!)

Crock Pot Swiss Steak Stew:
Printable Recipe HERE

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless round steak, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 cups quartered red potatoes
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf

Directions:

1. In medium bowl combine flour and salt. Add beef chunks and coat well.
2. Coat a medium sized skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add beef and cook until just browned.
3. In a crock pot, layer potatoes, carrots, beef and then onion. Season with salt and pepper as you layer. Mix the can of tomatoes, water and any remaining flour mixture and pour in the crock pot. Add in the bay leaf. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until beef is tender. ENJOY!

*Recipe adapted from Allrecipes

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