Swiss Steak

Rose Marie Fontes Alfonso, Class of 1963

• 1-1/2 lbs meat
• 2 Tbsp shortening
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup catsup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 Tbsp mustard
• 1 piece garlic, grated
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 bell pepper, large
• 1 4-oz can mushrooms, stems & pieces

Roll meat in flour, 2 Tbsp, and brown in shortening. Add broth, water, catsup, mustard, garlic and salt. Simmer for 1 hour. Add sliced bell pepper and mushrooms. Simmer for 30 minutes longer.