2 lbs. round steak
Oil
Dried onion flakes
2 to 3 c. water
Carrots
Potatoes
Celery
Salt
Pepper

Cut meat into 1-inch squares. Place oil (enough to cover bottom) in Dutch oven. Add steak and brown on all sides. Add water, making sure it covers the top of the meat, onion flakes and salt and pepper. Cook at a slow boil for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until done. During the last 30 minutes, boil carrots, potatoes and celery (all cut in bite-size pieces) in another pot until tender. Place cooked meat and vegetables in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch dish. To the broth from the meat, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of flour and 1/2 to 3/4 cups of water. Mix together well and boil until thickened. Pour over meat and vegetables. Cover top of pie with pastry. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serves a lot!

PASTRY FOR MOM'S MEAT PIE:

1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter-flavored Crisco shortening
3 to 4 tbsp. cold water