Creole Swiss Steak

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds round steak
• Seasoned all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
• 3/4 cup onion, sliced into rings
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup hot water
• 3/4 cup tomato juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon sage
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

1. Roll meat in flour. Sauté in skillet with 2 tablespoons of the butter.
2. Place in baking dish.
3. Melt remaining butter in skillet and sauté the bell pepper, onion and mushrooms until onions are clear.
4. Add remaining ingredients, blending well. Spread over meat in baking dish.
5. Cover and bake for 1 3/4 hours.
6. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes

This can also be cooked on top of the stove by covering tightly and cooking over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.