So-Tender Swiss Steak

By ksgroves

Ingredients

• Gravy:
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 pounds round steak, cut into serving-size pieces
• 2 tbs vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbs worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 1/4 cups beef broth or water
• Hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Dredge steak, a few pieces at a time. Pound with a mallet to tenderize. In a Dutch oven, brown steak in oil on all sides. arrange onion slices between layers of meat. Add water and worcestershire sauce. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until meat is very tender. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.

In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and broth until smooth. Stir into the pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Serve steak and gravy over noodles or mashed potatoes if desired.

Yield: 8 servings.