Swiss Steak

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds patio steak
• 2 Tbsp. unbleached white flour
• sea salt & pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 can tomatoes, diced Italian Style, 14.5 oz.
• 1/2 cup onion, yellow , sliced
• 1/2 cup celery , sliced
• 1/2 cup carrots , sliced

Instructions

1. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
2. Sprinkle over the steaks and press in.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
4. Brown the meat on both sides; drain off excess fat.
5. Add tomatoes (undrained), onion, celery and carrot and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until meat is tender.
7. Skim off any fat that comes to the surface.