Cajun Swiss Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. round steak, pounded and cut into serving pieces
4 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. flour
salt and cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
3 small carrots, chopped
1 c. chopped mushrooms
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
2 c. water

Preparation

Pound meat; season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Dust with flour.
In heavy iron skillet, brown meat in hot oil.
Remove and set aside.
Add all vegetables and saute until limp (about 5 minutes).
Add water.
Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Add bay leaf.
Cover and cook over medium heat about 2 hours.
Add water as needed.
Serve over rice.