BEEF ROULADES

1 1/2 lbs beef round steak, 1/2-inch thick
4 slices bacon
3/4 cup diced celery
3/4 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 can (10-oz) beef gravy

Cut steak into 4 serving pieces. Place a slice on bacon on each piece of meat.

Mix the celery, onion, and bell pepper together in a bowl. Place approximately 1/2 cup of the mixture on each piece of meat.

Roll up each piece of meat over the bacon and vegetables; secure ends with wooden picks.

Wipe beef rolls with paper towels to dry and place in crock pot or slow cooker. Pour the gravy evenly over the meat rolls.

Place lid on cooker and cook on low setting 8 to 10 hours or on high setting 4 to 5 hours.

Skim off any fat and remove wooden picks before serving.

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