Chili-cheese steaks

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsTop round steak, cut 1\"
Thick
3tablespoonsFlour
2teaspoonsSalt
2teaspoonsChili powder
¼teaspoonPepper
¼cupShortening
2cupsChopped onions
1can(16 oz) tomatoes
1cupShredded Cheddar cheese
Thin slices red and green
Bell peppers
Parsley

Directions

GARNISH

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In cup,combine flour,salt,chili powder and pepper.Trim excess fat from top round steak.Cut into 6 pieces.Place on cutting board;sprinkle with some of the flour mixture.With meat mallet,pound flour mixture into meat.Turn meat over and repeat on other side. In 10" skillet over medium high heat,cook meat in hot shortening until well browned on both sides.Remove to warm platter.In meat drippings,cook chopped onions until browned.Stir in remaining flour mixture. Spoon onion and flour mixture into large,shallow casserole.Arrange browned steaks on top.Add tomatoes and their liquid.Cover and bake 1½ hours or until meat is fork tender.Spoon off any fat drippings from casserole.Sprinkle top of steaks with shredded cheese.Heat 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.Makes 6 servings.