Swiss Steak with Baby Onions

 

3 (1.1 oz.) package Hunter sauce mix, such as Knorr

1 (11-1/2 oz.) can vegetable juice cocktail, such as V-8

1 T. tomato paste

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

1 (16 oz.) package frozen baby onions (do not thaw)

1 celery rib, thinly sliced

1/2 lb. fresh white mushrooms, sliced

3 lb. beef top round steak, cut 1″ thick, trimmed of fat, and cut into 4″ squares

 

In a medium bowl, mix together the dry sauce mix, vegetable juice, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.  Set aside.  In a 3-1/2 or 4 qt. electric slow cooker, place 1/3 each of the baby onions, celery and mushrooms.  Top with half of the meat pieces and 1/3 of the sauce mixture.  Repeat the layers, then top with the remaining 1/3 each of the vegetables and sauce mixture.  Cover and cook on the low heat setting 9 to 10 hours, or until the meat is tender.  Makes 6 to 8 servings.