Swiss Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef round steak (1-inch thick)
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 lb. can tomatoes, cut up
2 Tbsp. green pepper, chopped

Preparation

Combine flour, salt and pepper; pound into meat.
In large skillet, brown meat on both sides in hot shortening.
Top with onion and tomatoes.
Cover; cook over low heat about 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
Or, transfer to a 12 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish and cook covered at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours.
Add green pepper; cook 15 minutes more.
Skim off excess fat.
Thicken juices, if desired.
Season to taste.
Serves 6.