Southern Slow Steaks

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle the steak pieces with the salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Place the olive oil in a large pan over high heat.
3. 3
   When the oil is hot add half of the steak pieces.
4. 4
   Brown thoroughly on each side, remove from pan and put them in the slow cooker.
5. 5
   Repeat with the other steaks.
6. 6
   Pour 2 cups of the water into the hot pan along with the bouillon cube or beef broth paste.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to medium high and allow it to heat.
8. 8
   Pour the remaining 1 cup of water, the flour, garlic powder and onion powder into a container with a lid, put the lid on and shake until the flour is dissolved.
9. 9
   Slowly add the flour and water mixture into the hot pan.
10. 10
    Stir constantly until the broth thickens.
11. 11
    Pour gravy over the steaks in the slow cooker.
12. 12
    Cover with the lid and cook for 4 hours on high or 68 hours on low.
13. 13
    Steaks are done when fork tender.
14. 14
    Serve these amazingly tender steaks with mashed potatoes, over egg noodles or brown rice for a delicious Southern Slow Steak dinner.