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Heartland-Style Smothered Steak

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 30, 2010
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Progresso® beef flavored broth provides a simple addition to this slow-cooked beef recipe – perfect for a hearty dinner.

Heartland-Style Smothered Steak

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 7 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless beef round steak, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
  • 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1/2 cup red wine or Progresso™ beef flavored broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, place beef, flour, salt and pepper; seal bag. Shake to coat beef evenly.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef; cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned on all sides. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
  • Step 
    3
    Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place onion, carrots and celery; place beef on top. In medium bowl, mix broth, wine, tomato sauce and garlic. Pour over beef.
  • Step 
    4
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.

Nutrition

290 Calories
8g Total Fat
35g Protein
14g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
290
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
85mg
28%
Sodium
750mg
31%
Potassium
640mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
6g
Protein
35g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
80%
80%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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