Ingredients:

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1/3 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. black pepper

6 (about 4 oz. each) beef cube steaks

1 tbsp. canola oil

3 c. water, divided

1 envelope brown gravy mix

1 envelope mushroom gravy mix

1 envelope onion gravy mix

hot mashed potatoes, cooked rice or cooked noodles

Directions:

1. Spray the inside of a 3-5 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place the sliced onions in the slow cooker.

2. Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add steaks, a few at a time; shake until completely coated.

3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the steaks, a few at a time, and cook until lightly browned on each side. Place the browned steaks on top of the onions in the slow cooker. Pour 2 c. water over all. Cover; cook on Low for 8 hours or until meat is tender.

4. In a bowl, whisk together the 3 gravy mixes with remaining 1 c. water. Add to slow cooker; cover and cook on Low for 30 minutes longer.

5. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles. 6 servings.

Bon Appetit!