Crock Pot Smothered Steak

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• 3 lbs beef round steak
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef gravy , Franco American* you can make your own*
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can water
• 1/2 onion , sliced (thinly)
• 1 (2 ounce) package onion soup mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can  mushrooms (optional)

Directions:

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   Mix gravy, soup, and water in a bowl. Place all ingredients except mushrooms in crock pot. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Add mushrooms during the last half hour. Add Kitchen Bouquet to color if gravy is too pale.
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   Serve gravy over rice or mashed potatoes.
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   Variations:
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   Use 1 can mushroom gravy in place of mushroom soup.
5. 5
   Use cream of celery soup in place of mushroom soup.