Slow-Cooked Italian Round Steak

• boneless beef bottom round steaks↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces↗2
• celery ribs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces↗2
• quartered mushroom1 cup
• sliced green onion1⁄2 cup
• (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes1

  (14 1/2 ounce)

• beef broth↗1 cup
• 1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup beef broth↗1⁄2 cup
• quick-cooking tapioca3 tablespoons
• dried Italian seasoning↗1 -2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• bay leaf↗1
• hot cooked noodles3 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Trim all fat from meat; cut steak into 1-inch pieces Put meat into a 4-quart slow cooker.

2. 2

   Add in carrots, celery, mushrooms, green onions, undrained tomatoes, beef broth, wine, tapioca, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on LOW for 9-10 hours.

4. 4

   Season to taste with salt and pepper; discard bay leaf.

5. 5

   Serve over hot cooked noodles.