Round Steak Italiano

Name: Round Steak Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef top round steak; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons onion soup mix; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 medium potatoes (7 to 8 ounces each); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 7 hours

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My mom used to make this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it. The gravy is especially dense and flavorful.—Deanne Stephens, McMinnville, Oregon

Ingredients

2 pounds beef top round steak
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 medium potatoes (7 to 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

Cut steak into serving-sized pieces; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, soup mix, oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic powder and pepper; pour over meat. Scrub and pierce potatoes; place over meat. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until meat and potatoes are tender.
Remove meat and potatoes; keep warm. For gravy, pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; skim fat. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat and potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 357 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

My mom used to make this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it. The gravy is especially dense and flavorful.—Deanne Stephens, McMinnville, Oregon

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