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Savory Pepper Steak

1 1/2 - 2 lbs. beef round steak, about 1/2-inch thick
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 med. onion, chopped
2 lg. green or red peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
sm. clove garlic, minced
1 can whole tomatoes (16 oz.)
1 tbsp. beef flavor base (paste or granules)
1 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
fluffy rice

Cut steak into strips. Combine1/4 cup flour, the salt and pepper; toss with steak strips to coat thoroughly. Add to Crock-Pot with onion, garlic and half of green pepper strips; stir. Combine tomatoes with beef base, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Pour into Crock-Pot, moistening meat well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
One hour before serving, turn on High and stir in remaining green pepper strips.
If thickened gravy is desired, make a smooth paste of 3 tablespoons flour and 3 tablespoons water; stir into Crock-pot. Cover and cook until thickened. Serve gravy with Pepper Steak over hot fluffy rice.
Serves 4