3 lb. beef round steak or sirloin 1" thick
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. shortening
1 env. dry onion soup mix
2 c. water
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup

Sprinkle 1 side of meat with half the flour; pound in. Turn meat and pound in remaining flour. Cut meat into 6 to 8 pieces.

Melt shortening in large skillet; brown meat in shortening over medium heat, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle onion soup mix over meat. Mix water and soup; pour over meat. Cover tightly; simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender. Serves 6-8.