It is very important that before using the crock pot for the first time be sure to read the instructions that came with it. Sudden temperature changes can damage the ceramic liner of the cooker. Therefore do not add cold food or water in a hot cooker. Also unless you have a ceramic liner that comes out of the pot be sure not to put the crock pot in the refrigerator or submerge in water because this can damage the electrical parts.
Let's start with a very easy recipe:
STEAK WITH VEGETABLE GRAVY
3/4 cup finely chopped carrot
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 - 2 pound beef round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup catsup
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
In crock pot place carrot, onion, celery, and green pepper. Trim excess fat from meat; cut into 6 equal pieces. Place meat on top of vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine catsup, vinegar, and 1/3 cup water; pour over the meat. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours. Remove meat. Skim excess fat from cooking liquid; pour mixture into saucepan. Return meat to cooker. Blend 1/2 cup cold water slowly into flour. Stir into vegetable mixture. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Place meat on platter. Spoon some gravy over the top. Put the remaining gravy in a gravy bowl. Serves 6 to 8.
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