Swiss Steak

Swiss Steak...

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup mushroom pieces
1 onion
1 green pepper
2 lbs. round steak cut in serving pieces

Dredge pieces of steak in flour, paprika, salt and pepper and brown in skillet in hot shortening. Place in pyrex serving dish. In between layers slice onion and green pepper. Add remaining flour to skillet and add 2 cups water. When thickened pour over the steak. Be sure liquid can be seen but not covered. Add mushrooms if desired. Bake covered at 325° F for 2 hours. Serve in baking dish.