SLOW COOKER SWISS STEAK

1 1/2 lbs round steak, 3/4-inch thick, trimmed

1 tbsp white whole-wheat flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 medium onion, sliced

1 medium carrot, chopped

1 rib of celery, chopped

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

Cut steak into 4 to 6 serving-size pieces.

In a pie plate, combine flour, salt, and pepper; dredge meat through the mixture coating both sides.

Place the onion slices in the bottom of a crock pot or slow cooker; top with the meat.

Place the carrot and celery pieces over the meat and pour the tomatoes overall.

Place lid on cooker and cook for 8 to 10 hours on low setting or for 4 to 5 hours on high setting.

Per 1/6 of recipe: 8g total carbs, 22 g protein

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