Oven Swiss Steak

This is an easy approach to preparing Swiss Steak. You might even want to try it in a slow cooker for about 8 hours. From the kitchen of Judy Hanke, Saint Peters MO.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 steaks

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs beef round steak, 3/4-inch thick
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped carrot
• 2  tablespoons  chopped onions
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cut meat into 4 pieces.
2. Mix flour and salt; pound into meat. Set remaining flour aside.
3. Brown meat in hot shortening. Place in shallow baking dish.
4. Blend flour with drippings. Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
5. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture boils. Pour over meat;
6. COVER and bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours.
7. Top with cheese and return to oven until cheese melts.
8. Serve with smashed potatoes and a green salad.