Swiss Steak - Diabetic Friendly

By Bonnin

A slow cooker recipe! Prep this dinner in the morning, let it cook all day, and come home to a nutritious, delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 2 T. Unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 t. Crushed dried thyme
• 1/4 t. Sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 Lbs. Boneless beef round steak, cut 1” thick
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• Canola oil cooking spray
• 1 Lg. Garlic clove, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 Med. Celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 2 Med. Onions, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 Med. Plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 C. Reduced-sodium canned beef broth
• S&P to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine flour, thyme, and paprika. Using a pastry brush, brush steak pieces with Worcestershire sauce. Dredge in flour mixture.
Lightly coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Place on stove over medium-high heat. Add steak pieces and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
Transfer steak pieces to a 3-quart or larger crockery slow cook. Top with garlic slices, celery, onions, and tomatoes. Pour beef broth over the top. Do not stir.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
To serve, transfer steak pieces and vegetables to a heated serving platter. Spoon any pan juices over the top and serve at once.

Diet Exchange:
3 lean protein, ½ carbohydrate (1 ½ vegetable)

Nutritional info per serving:
191 calories (21% calories from fat), 28 g protein, 4 g total fat (1.4 g saturated fat), 8 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 71 mg cholesterol, 102 mg sodium