1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
2 pounds of beef round steak, about 1 inch thick
1/3 cup of all purpose flour
3 tablespoons of shortening or salad oil
1 medium onion, minced
3 cups of peeled tomatoes, fresh or canned
Recipe
Rub the salt, allspice and pepper well into steak.
Dredge with flour.
Pound in the flour with edge of a plate or mallet.
Heat the shortening in a heavy casserole dish.
Brown the meat quickly in hot fat on both sides.
Add the onion and tomatoes.
Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F. for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.
Check occasionally for moisture.
If necessary add a little hot water, or tomato to prevent sticking.