Swiss Steak

Swiss Steak

2 lbs. round steak, 1” thick     

Flour, salt and pepper

2 Tb. oil                                              

1 medium onion, diced

1 cup diced celery

Some green pepper, chopped, optional                                 

1 can tomato soup

½ cup water (or I like to add some bottled tomatoes or tomato juice in place of the water)

                       

1. Cut meat into serving size pieces.

2. Pound to make thinner with mallet or back of large knife.

3. Season with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. Maybe pound flour into meat a bit then
 add more flour. Let rest 15 minutes.

4. Heat oil in large skillet and sear meat until golden brown on both sides.  

5. Add veggies, soup and water.

6. Cover and bake in 350* oven about 1 hour.

7.Thicken gravy if desired.

Serves 5 or 6.