1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 lbs. beef round or sirloin tip top or bottom 1" thick
2 tbsp. shortening
1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 c. minced onion
1/4 c. minced pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Stir together flour, salt and pepper. Sprinkle one side of meat with half the flour mixture; pound in. Turn meat and pound in remaining flour mixture. Cut meat into 6 serving pieces.

Melt shortening in large skillet; brown meat over medium heat, about 15 minutes. Cover tightly; simmer 1 hour. Add small amount of water if necessary.

Mix remaining ingredients; pour over meat. Cover tightly; simmer 30 minutes or until tender. Makes 6 servings.