Slow cooker flank steak

IMO the difference between a slow cooker and a crock pot is very simple. You can saute or simmer your meat or vegetables first in a slow cooker. It comes in two sections. The cooking pot and the heating element or cradle. The cooking time is very similar to a crockpot and the results are almost if not the same.

10/31/17

1+ lb. flank steak cut in strips
1 shallot sliced thin or yellow onion
2 T chili powder
1 1/2 green or red bell pepper cut into strips
1/4 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
2 T lime juice
1 cup beef broth
1- 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
Salt to taste
2 cups rice
Crispy fried onions(in a can) Optional

In a slow cooker brown sliced flank steak with shallots. Place on heating element and add bell pepper strips, garlic powder, oregano, salt and lime juice.  Add beef broth. Stir.  Cover and allow to cook for 4 to 6 hours on medium heat depending on degree of desired tenderness. Add drained and rinsed black beans 15 minutes before serving.

Spoon and Serve over rice. Top with some crispy fried onions.  Enjoy!