Pepper Steak

Name: Pepper Steak
Ingredients: 2 lb. round steak (1/2-inch thick); 1/3 c. flour; 2 tsp. salt; 3 Tbsp. lard drippings; 1 c. celery (1/2-inch pieces); 1/2 c. water; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 large green pepper, cut in thin strips; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. round steak (1/2-inch thick)
1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. lard drippings
1 c. celery (1/2-inch pieces)
1/2 c. water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 large green pepper, cut in thin strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions

1

Partially freeze steak.
2

Cut into strips 2 to 3 inches long. Combine flour with salt and dredge strips; brown in lard drippings in a frying pan.
3

Pour off fat.
4

Add 1/2 inch celery pieces and water.
5

Cover tightly and cook slowly for 15 minutes.
6

Add can of tomatoes, green pepper (sliced), sliced onion, minced garlic, bay leaf and cayenne pepper.
7

Cook slowly, covered, for 30 minutes. Serve over noodles.
8

Can substitute fresh tomatoes.