Maudie's Swiss Steak

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef round steak or chuck steaks, cut 1/2-inch thick
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup finely minced carrot
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup diced fresh tomato or diced canned tomato
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta, cooked

Directions

1. 1

   Cut beef steak into 6 pieces; pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Combine flour, salt and pepper. Lightly coat beef with flour mixture.

2. 2

   Heat oil in large heavy pan over medium heat until hot. Brown beef and pour off drippings.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients, except pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender. If sauce becomes too thick, stir in a little water.

4. 4

   Prepare pasta . Serve over cooked pasta.

5. 5

   Makes 6 servings.