Steak ‘n’ Gravy

  • 1 pound round steak, trimmed
  • 1 Tbs vegetable oil
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbs all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • Hot cooked rice or mashed potatoes

Cut the beef into bite-size pieces; brown in oil in a skillet. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover with water; add tomato sauce and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender.

In a small bowl, combine the flour and cold water to make a paste; stir into liquid in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 30 minutes longer or until the gravy is thickened. Serve over rice or potatoes. Yield: 4 servings