Swiss Steak

I took last week off because of the Christmas holiday. Now lets get back into the swing of things.....

Swiss Steak
Mrs. Katherine Kerr

1 1/2 to 2 pounds round steak ( 1-inch thick)
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups tomatoes ( or tomato juice)
cooking oil

Trim fat off meat. Sift flour over meat a little at a time, pounding in with edge of saucer. keep turning meat until all flour is used. Heat electric skillet to 300 degrees, add 2 Tablespoons oil and sauté onions until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan. set dial at 360 degrees and add 2 additional Tablespoons oil. Brown meat on both sides ( 15 to 20 minutes), increasing heat if necessary. Remove grease. Spread sautéed onions over meat; add salt, pepper, bay leaf, water and tomatoes. Place cover with vent closed on pan. Set dial at 220 degrees and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until done. Add water ,if necessary.