Round Steak with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Round steak
• 6 Potatoes
• 6 Carrots
• 6 Onions
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/4 cup Water

Instructions

1. 1Place the flour in a shallow dish. Pound the flour into the round steak with the edge of a small plate to tenderize the meat. This helps break down the fibers, resulting in a more tender final product.
2. 2Wash and peel the potatoes, slicing them in half lengthwise. Scrape the carrots and cut them into 1/2-inch slices lengthwise. Wash the onions and remove their outer skins.
3. 3In a bowl, combine the prepared vegetables with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and the paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
4. 4Add the water to the bottom of a large pot or Dutch oven. Place the seasoned vegetables in the pot. Heat the butter (or shortening) in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the floured meat and brown thoroughly on each side. Season the meat with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place the browned meat on top of the vegetables in the pot. Cover the pot and cook in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.