Swift Swiss Steak

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 6 beef cubed steaks (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 (14 oz.) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into strips
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

1. In a shallow dish stir together flour, onion powder, and pepper. Dip steaks into flour mixture, coating both sides. In a large skillet brown meat, half at a time, in hot oil.

2. Drain fat. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add green pepper; cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes more or till meat and green pepper are tender. 3. Transfer meat to a platter, reserving juices; pour juices over meat. Serve meat with mashed potatoes or cooked noodles if desired. Makes 6 main-dish servings.