Country Style Steak
["1 1/2 lb. round steak, sliced", "salt and pepper to taste", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1/4 c. melted shortening", "1/4 c. flour", "3 c. water"]
["Brown seasoned meat in 2 tablespoons oil, using an iron skillet.", "Remove steak from skillet and make brown onion gravy by adding onion to 1/4 cup melted shortening.", "Saute onion until brown.", "Add flour and blend, stirring until brown.", "Add water, stirring constantly, until thickened, then put meat into gravy. Cover with an iron lid and simmer for 1 hour.", "The process of steaming will make the steak very tender.", "Serves 6."]
["salt", "shortening", "onion", "shortening", "flour", "water"]