Spanish Steak (Economical)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Upper round steak
• 1/2 cup Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally suet. Substituted with butter or vegetable shortening for modern preference.)
• 1/2 cup Hot water
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 cup Onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter or vegetable shortening for modern preference.)
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 can Canned tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons Green chile pulp
• 1/4 cup Cheese (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1Select the upper round steak. Sear on a hot skillet on both sides until a crust is formed. This should take about 5 minutes per side.
2. 2Add the butter (or vegetable shortening) and hot water to the skillet. Cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes, or until the steak is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3In a separate pan, fry the chopped onions in the butter (or vegetable shortening) until slightly brown. Add the flour, canned tomatoes, oregano, and green chile pulp. Stir to combine.
4. 4Spread the sauce over the steak. Cover and cook for another 20 minutes.
5. 5Place the steak on a serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese and set in the oven to melt the cheese. Serve hot.