Heartland-Style Smothered Steak

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8 people

2 pound boneless beef round steak, cut into 8 pieces
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium stalks celery, sliced
1 cup Progresso beef flavored broth
½ cup red wine or Progresso beef flavored broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic

In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, place beef, flour, salt and pepper; seal bag.
Shake to coat beef evenly.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
Add half of the beef; cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned on all sides.
Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
Spray 3½- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
In cooker, place onion, carrots and celery; place beef on top.
In medium bowl, mix broth, wine, tomato sauce and garlic.
Pour over beef.
Cover; cook on low heating 7 to 9 hours.