Swiss Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. Swiss steak
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. strong coffee
1 c. (4 oz.) mushroom pieces (undrained)
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/4 to 1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Preparation

Dredge meat (both sides) with flour, salt and pepper.
Melt about 4 tablespoons shortening in Dutch oven.
Brown meat on both sides.
Remove meat from pan.
Add 3 to 4 tablespoons flour; mix well.
Add more shortening if need be to make a thin paste.
Add 3 to 4 cups cool water and coffee.
Stir until begins to thicken; add onion, mushrooms and garlic.
Should have a fairly thin gravy.
Add meat; cover and place in a 350\u00b0 oven.
Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until done.