Classic Swiss Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 lbs round steaks, trimmed of all visible fat
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, sliced
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup diced canned tomato
1 cup water
2 tablespoons steak sauce

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place steak between pieces of waxed paper and pound meat on each side with a mallet to ensure tenderness.
Cut meat into bite-size pieces.
Combine flour, pepper, and salt; dredge meat in mixture.
Heat the 1 tablespoon canola oil in a skillet and brown meat; drain and place in a 2-1/2 quart casserole or baking dish.
Heat the 1 teaspoon canola oil in a skillet and saute garlic, celery and onion for 2 minutes, then add mushrooms. Continue to cook until onions become translucent.
Add tomatoes and mix thoroughly.
Place vegetables on top of meat.
Combine water and steak sauce; pour over vegetables.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.