Swiss Steak Strips

Ingredients

• 2 lbs round steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening (or drippings)
• 1 cup celery, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper