Savory Pork Steaks
["4 pork blade steaks", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 can condensed beef broth", "2 medium onions, sliced", "2 to 3 medium potatoes, pared and quartered", "3 to 4 carrots, pared and quartered", "1 tsp. dried basil, crushed", "2 Tbsp. flour"]
["In skillet, brown steaks on both sides in shortening.", "Pour off drippings.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Reserve 1/4 cup of broth; pour remaining broth into skillet.", "Add onions, carrots and potatoes.", "Sprinkle with basil.", "Cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.", "Drain juice and add water to make one cup (to make gravy).", "Combine flour and reserved broth; add to pan juices.", "Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.", "Pour gravy over meat and vegetables.", "Makes 4 servings."]
["pork blade", "shortening", "salt", "pepper", "condensed beef broth", "onions", "potatoes", "carrots", "basil", "flour"]