Saucy Swiss Steak For Two - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 - 1 lb boneless beef round steak, cut about 1/2-inch thick
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (\"salad oil\")
16 ounces tomatoes, canned
1/2 green pepper, sliced
1 onion, medium, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

On cutting board with sharp knife, trim any excess fat from meat and cut meat into 2 serving pieces. Coat meat on one side with half of the flour; with meat mallet (or edge of plate or dull edge of French knife), pound meat well. Turn meat over and repeat on other side.
In 8-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, cook meat until browned on both sides. Add tomatoes and their liquid and remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 1 hour or until meat is fork-tender.
Makes 2 generous servings. Serve with mashed potatoes (or rice or noodles).