Pounded Steak a La Morrelli

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs beef cube steaks (beef for braising)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• oil
• 24 ounces can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.

2. 2

   Combine the flour and the salt.

3. 3

   Next, cut the beef in half and coat it in the flour mixture.

4. 4

   Pour enough oil to cover the bottom of your skillet and heat on medium-high.

5. 5

   While it is heating, combine the tomatoes, celery, carrots, and Worcestershire in a medium bowl.

6. 6

   When the oil heats up, add several pieces of beef and brown on both sides. (It's not supposed to cook all the way).

7. 7

   When the meat is browned, set aside on paper towels to drain. Add the remaining flour to the pan drippings.

8. 8

   Stir in the tomato mixture and stir constantly until it's thick and bubbly.

9. 9

   Put the meat in baking dish, (I use two 7 1/2 square dishes, but it calls for a 12 x 7 1/2 dish. Take your pick) then pour the skillet mixture over it.

10. 10

    Cover the dish and bake for about an hour (when the meat is cooked all the way through).