Swiss Steak Recipe

You will need.....       4 slices topside of beef, each weighing about 6 oz.

                               1 1/2 oz. flour

                               1 level teaspoon salt

                               1/4 level teaspoon pepper               

Preparation Time      1 1/2 oz. lard

10 minutes                2 onions, finely sliced       

                               2 sticks celery, chopped

Cooking Time           8 oz. can tomatoes

2 hours 30 minutes     2 level teaspoons tomato puree

                              1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Oven setting            1/4 pint water

310ºF;  Gas Mark  2  

 

Cut steak in 8 pieces. Mix together flour, salt and pepper. Toss meat in flour mixture, pressing it in so that all flour is used. Melt lard in a pan and fry meat quickly on all sides until it is brown. Transfer meat to an ovenproof casserole.

 

Add onion and celery to fat remaining in pan. Fry until pale golden brown, then add to meat with the tomatoes, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce and water.

 

Cover casserole and cook in a very moderate oven for 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Serves 4.

 

Quick Tip

 

When reheating casseroles and stews reheat them quickly at a fairly high temperature. Make sure that they simmer for at least 10 minutes before serving.

 

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