Serves: 5
Total Calories: 634

2 pounds beef round steaks, cut into serving pieces
1 Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 cup flour
4 tablespoons shortening
1 bay leaf
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups water
1 (16-ounce) can whole tomato
1 cup chopped mushrooms
3 small chopped carrots

Season meat well using salt and pepper. Dust in flour. In a heavy iron skillet, brown meat on all sides in oil until done. Remove and set aside. Add all seasonings. Sauté until done (approximately 5 minutes). Add water. Bring to a rapid boil, reducing heat to simmer. Add meat, and all the vegetables. Cover and cook over medium heat approximately 2 hours.

Editor’s Extra: Good to serve over rice.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 634
Calories from Fat: 323

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