Saucy Swiss Steak For Two

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 makes 2 generous servings. serve with mashed potatoes (or rice or noodles).