1 lb. boneless beef round steak, cut 1-inch thick
4 oz. spicy fresh bratwurst or other sausage, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1 tbsp. cooking oil
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
2 tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (15 oz.) can chunky tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, and spices (Hunts)
2 cups hot cooked noodles or rice
fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Trim fat from meat.

Cut meat into 4 serving-size pieces.

Brown meat and sausage in hot oil in a skillet. In a 3-1/2 or 4 quart electric crockery cooker place onion.

Sprinkle with thyme, tapioca, salt, and pepper.

Pour undrained tomatoes over vegetables. Add meat.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours.

Serve with noodles or rice. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Submitted by: Tom Hausherr