Swiss Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lb. round steak, cut 1-inch thick
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom pieces
1/2 c. finely chopped onions
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
1 c. tomatoes
1 (1 lb.) can whole tomatoes with juice

Preparation

Combine flour with salt and pepper; pound into meat.
In family skillet, melt shortening over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Do not allow shortening to smoke.
Brown steak for 5 minutes per side.
Add mushrooms, onions, green pepper and tomatoes.
Simmer over low heat, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until tender.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.