Swiss Steak

Ingredients

• 2 lb. round steak
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup canned tomatoes, cut into small pieces

Directions

Combine flour and seasonings; mix thoroughly. Cut steak in serving size pieces and roll in flour mixture thoroughly. Use mallet to beat flour into steak. In skillet, over medium heat and shortening, brown meat on both sides. Mix vegetables and place over meat. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Thicken remaining sauce for gravy by using cornstarch and a little cold water.

By Robin from Washington, IA