1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lb. beef round steak, 1 inch thick (top, bottom, or sirloin tip)
2 tbsp. shortening
1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 c. minced onion
1/4 c. minced green pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. sugar (optional)

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