Swiss Steak

1 3-pound to 4-pound top round or flank steak

1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper Olive oil

1 pound (16 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup sliced yellow or white onion

1/4 cup sliced celery

1 tablespoon steak sauce

1.Cut steak into 1-inch x 1-inch cubes. Mix 1/4 cup of flour, salt, and pepper together. Toss the steak cubes in the flour mixture to coat.

2.Coat bottom of VersaWare™ stoneware with olive oil. In stoneware, heat olive oil on stovetop set to medium heat and brown steak on all sides evenly. Remove from stovetop, drain and place stoneware in slow cooker heating base.

3.Add tomatoes onion, celery, and steak sauce. Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours.

4.To thicken sauce, mix 2 tablespoons flour with 1/8 cup of water, then add to stoneware and mix well to thicken, and cook for and additional 15 minutes.

Serves 8

Note: when using an electric stovetop, the heat diffuser

30MUST ALWAYS be used with the VersaWare™ stoneware.

Hearty Meatball Stew

3 pounds ground beef or ground turkey

1 cup Italian bread crumbs

4 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons pepper

2 teaspoons garlic salt

12 ounces stewed tomatoes

12 ounces tomato paste

2 cups water

2 cups beef broth

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 cup carrots, chopped

1 cup onions, chopped

1/4 cup celery, chopped

1.In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, eggs, milk, cheese, salt, pepper, garlic salt with ground beef and form into 2-inch round balls.

2.In VersaWare™ stoneware, place carrots, onions, and celery on bottom; then add meatballs. Bake in oven 45 minutes, uncovered at 350ºF.

3.Remove from oven and place stoneware in slow cooker heating base. Add remaining ingredients, cover and cook on Low for 4-6 hours or on High for 2-4 hours.

Serves 6-8

Note: when using an electric stovetop, the heat diffuser

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MUST ALWAYS be used with the VersaWare™ stoneware.

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Rival Slow Cooker manual Swiss Steak, Hearty Meatball Stew
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Slow Cooker specifications

The Rival Slow Cooker has established itself as a staple kitchen appliance for those who appreciate the art of slow cooking. Known for its reliability and ease of use, this slow cooker is designed to deliver flavorful meals with minimal effort. One of its standout features is its versatile temperature settings, typically offering low, high, and warm functions. This allows users to customize cooking times based on their schedule, whether they want to cook a meal over several hours or simply keep food warm until serving.

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