Oniony Braised Round Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, chopped
2 lbs beef round steak, 1/2-inch thick
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Preparation

In 10\" skillet over medium-high heat cook bacon until light brown; push to side of skillet.
Meanwhile, with a sharp knife, cut round steak into 6 serving pieces.
In hot bacon drippings cook steaks until well browned on both sides.
Stir in undiluted soup and pepper; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour or until steaks are fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
Remove steaks to warm platter; keep warm.
In cup, blend flour and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
Gradually add to hot liquid in skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened.
Serve gravy over steaks.