Lipton Pepper Steak
["1 1/2 lb. boneless chuck steak, cut off all fat", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 envelope onion soup mix", "2 medium green peppers, cut in strips", "1 1/2 Tbsp. flour", "1 small can chopped mushrooms", "water (optional), 2 small cans tomato sauce and 2 c. water *"]
["Cut meat into thin strips, 2-inches long.", "In a large skillet, heat shortening and brown meat trimmings.", "Stir in onion soup mix and *2 cups water.", "Cover and simmer 30 minutes (until meat is tender).", "Stir in peppers and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.", "Blend cornstarch with 1/2 cup water.", "Stir into skillet mixture. Cook until thickened."]
["boneless chuck steak", "shortening", "onion soup", "green peppers", "flour", "mushrooms", "water"]