Old Fashioned Swiss Steak

1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp all purpose flour, divided
2 cups chopped celery
2 tsp salt, divided
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 tsp pepper, divided
1 cup beef broth
1/2 tsp garlic salt
2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 lb boneless round steak, cut into serving size pieces
1 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp cooking oil
1/4 cup cold water
1 garlic clove, minced


In a large plastic bag, combine 1/2 c flour, 1 t salt 1/2 t pepper and garlic salt. Add beef and toss to coat.

Remove meat from bag and pound with a mallet to tenderize. Heat oil in a Dutch oven; brown the meat.

Add garlic, celery, and onion; cook and stir for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, soy sauce and remaining salt and pepper.

Cover and bake at 325 for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and return to stovetop. In a small bowl, combine water and remaining flour; stir into juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.

Makes 6-8 servings.


Submitted by: Diane Krispinsky