Swiss Steak (Three portions)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Round steak
• 5 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Onion
• 2 cloves Whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon Bacon fat

Instructions

1. 1Wipe the steak with a damp cloth. Trim the edges to remove any gristle. Pound the flour into the meat, using a side of a heavy plate for the pounding. This helps to break up the tendons of the meat.
2. 2Place the bacon fat in a frying pan and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the floured steak and brown thoroughly on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side, until a nice crust forms.
3. 3Lower the heat to low. Add the bay leaf, salt, pepper, onion, and water to the pan. Cover with a lid and allow to cook slowly for 1 1/2 hours, or until the steak is tender. Add more water if the gravy boils down too much.
4. 4Pour the gravy over the meat when serving.