Swiss Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lb. beef round steak (1-inch thick)
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. (8 oz.) tomatoes
1/2 c. minced onion
1/4 c. minced green pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Stir together flour, salt and pepper.
Sprinkle one side of meat with half the flour mixture; pound in.
Turn meat and pound in remaining flour mixture.
Cut meat into 6 serving pieces.
Melt shortening in large skillet; brown meat over medium heat about 15 minutes.
Cover tightly; simmer 1 hour.
Add small amount of water if necessary.