Swiss Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lb. round steak (1-inch thick)
1 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. diced onion
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
1 c. canned tomatoes (undrained)
2 c. water

Preparation

Combine flour with salt and pepper; pound mixture thoroughly into both sides of steak.
Cut into serving pieces.
Preheat skillet, uncovered, at 375\u00b0.
Melt shortening.
Brown steak for 5 minutes per side.
Combine vegetables and water.
Pour over steak; cover with vent closed.
Reduce heat to simmer.
Simmer until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Reduce heat to \"warm\" for serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings.