Steak Potato Scallop

1 pound Beef round steak, 1 inch thick
Flour
3 Tablespoons Shortening
3 small Onions, thinly sliced
3 Tablespoons Flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
dash Thyme
dash Garlic salt
2 cups Water
3 medium Potatoes, pared and thinly sliced
Salt
Paprika

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut meat into 1-inch cubes; coat with flour.
Melt shortening in skillet; brown meat.
Add onions; cook and stir until onion is tender.
Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle with 3 Tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, thyme, and garlic salt. Pour water over mixture.
Cover; bake 45 to 60 minutes or until meat is tender.
Increase oven tmeperature to 450 degrees F.
Arrange potatoes on meat; sprinkle with salt and paprika.
Bake uncovered about 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Crock pot potato soup

3 potatoes, peeled & cut into bite size pieces
1 lg. onion
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tbsp. parsley
5 c. water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tbsp. salt
Pepper to taste

Cook on low 10 to 12 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours.
During the last hour of cooking, add 1 1/2 cups milk.