Swiss Steak

serves/makes 6

6 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds round steak -- 1 inch thick
4 medium onions
6 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup celery -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
3/4 cup chili sauce
3/4 cup water
1 medium sliced green pepper -- optional

Mix first three ingredients, rub into both sides of the round steak or pound into

meat with a meat mallet or edge of dish. Cut into patties.

Peel and slice onions. Preheat skillet and add 1/2 shortening. Brown steak on both sides.

Reduce heat. Add celery, garlic, chili sauce, and water. Cover and simmer 1 hour.

Cut green pepper into thin slices. Add onions and green pepper to meat.

Continue cooking for 30 minutes more until meat is tender.