Swiss Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. round steak (1 inch thick)
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. celery, finely chopped
1/2 c. carrots, finely chopped
1 c. canned tomatoes

Preparation

Combine flour and seasoning.
Dredge mixture thoroughly into both sides of steak.
Cut into serving pieces.
Place fryer over medium heat and add shortening.
Brown meat well on both sides. Mix vegetables and place over meat.
Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
Thicken remaining sauce for gravy.
Serves 6.