Slow-Cooked Flank Steak

By newbaucher

"My slow cooker gets lots of use, especially during the hectic summer months," notes Michelle Armistead from Keyport, New Jersey. "I can fix this flank steak in the morning and forget about it until dinnertime. I serve it with noodles and a tossed salad."

Ingredients

• 1 flank steak (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut in half
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, brown steak in oil; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute onion for 1 minute. Gradually add water, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Pour over the flank steak. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender. Slice the meat; serve with onion and pan juices. Yield: 4-6 servings.