Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In cup,combine
flour,salt,chili powder and pepper.Trim excess fat
from top round steak.Cut into 6 pieces.Place on
cutting board;sprinkle with some of the flour
mixture.With meat mallet,pound flour mixture into
meat.Turn meat over and repeat on other side. In 10"
skillet over medium high heat,cook meat in hot
shortening until well browned on both sides.Remove to
warm platter.In meat drippings,cook chopped onions
until browned.Stir in remaining flour mixture. Spoon
onion and flour mixture into large,shallow
casserole.Arrange browned steaks on top.Add tomatoes
and their liquid.Cover and bake 1 1/2 hours or until
meat is fork tender.Spoon off any fat drippings from
casserole.Sprinkle top of steaks with shredded
cheese.Heat 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.Makes
6 servings. |