Slower-Cooker Swiss Steak

Today is the end of our Paula Deen Magazine May/June 2011 dinners planned for a week series!  Today's meal is Slow-Cooker Swiss Steak Mashed Potatoes with Green Salad.  Simply delicious!

1 1/2 pounds round steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (8oz) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roased diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) cant tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 (0.87 oz) package brown gravy mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1.  In a 4-to-6 quart slow cooker, combine steak, mushrooms, onion, celery and garlic.

2.  In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, gravy mix, salt, and pepper.  Pour over steak mixture.  Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.  Serve over mashed potatoes with a mixed green salad.

I hope you all enjoyed this series!