Shelly's Recipe

SMOTHERED SWISS CUBE STEAK

Category: Beef

1/2 teaspoon salt
6 (4-ounce each) cube steaks
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
4 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 can (14-ounce size) diced tomatoes
1 can (12-ounce size) can cola soft drink (not diet)
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Sprinkle the salt evenly on both sides of cube steaks. Combine flour and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge steaks in flour mixture.

Brown 2 of the cube steaks in 1 1/2 tablespoons hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes on each side; drain on paper towels. Repeat process with remaining steaks and oil. Drain drippings from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon in skillet.

Saute onion and bell pepper in hot drippings 7 minutes or until tender. Add the diced tomatoes and next 3 ingredients to skillet. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return steaks to skillet; cover and cook over low heat 55 to 60 minutes or until tender.