Taylormade Swiss Steak

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 lb)  eye of round roast
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 5 tablespoons bacon grease
• 1 yellow onion, diced or white onion
• 2 cups celery, large dice
• 2 cups carrots, large dice
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth or bouillon

Directions

1. 1

   Cut roast across grain into 2" slices. Sift flour, salt and pepper together. Sprinkle about 2 tbsp on one side of meat, pound well with a meat mallet. Turn over and repeat on the other side, and on the remaining pieces.

2. 2

   In a large deep skillet with lid, or dutch oven, heat bacon grease and brown meat slices well, about 5 minutes per side. Remove meat and set aside. Cook the vegetables until tender, about 6 - 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Return meat to pan, cover with the vegetables, add the undrained tomatoes and beef broth. Cover and simmer (slow boil) until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours Cut into portions, top with vegetables and gravy, serve.

4. 4

   To bake: Follow directions, and instead of simmering on the stove top, cover and bake in a medium oven (350°F) for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.