Tomato Basil Steak (Arkansas)

This is easy to prepare, yet so rich and delicious.

1¼ lbs beef shoulder top blade, boneless
½ lb whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 (14½ oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 env onion soup mix
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, minced

To Serve:
hot cooked rice

Place steaks in a 4 qt slow cooker. Add mushrooms and pepper. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, soup mix and basil; pour over top.

Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

Makes 4 servings.