Ingredients

  • 4 pounds (3/4-inch-thick) boneless round steak
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 3/4 cup catsup
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
  • Spiced red apple rings (optional)
  • Lemon slices (optional)
  • Red maraschino cherries, cut in half (optional)

Method

  • Trim excess fat from steak; cut steak into 10 serving-size pieces. Melt shortening in large skillet, and brown steak on each side. Remove meat to a 2 1/2- quart shallow baking dish; set aside. Reserve pan drippings in skillet.
  • Saute onion in reserved drippings until tender. Set aside.
  • Combine catsup, water, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Add catsup mixture to sauteed onion in skillet. Mix well. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Pour sauce over steak in baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until steak is tender. Remove meat to a serving platter. For a "blue ribbon" dish, garnish with parsley and spiced apple rings topped with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry half, if desired.