Smothered Steak with Vegetables

Serves 8

3-4 lb slice of round steak, cut thick. Rub round steak with half seasonings:

• 1 1/2 Tbsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Dredge in flour. Brown well in 3 Tbsp fat, in roaster on top burner.

Add:

• layer of onions, using 2 sliced
• 1 # 2 can tomatoes, seasoned with 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 # 2 can peas, drained drained, dotted with 2 Tbsp butter
• 8 carrots, scraped

Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper on vegetables.

Cover roaster; bake in preheated oven till tender.

If another vegetable is desired, you might try one of the asparagus or broccoli casseroles in the Vegetable Section or baked white Idaho potatoes.

PEACH BETTY

Using 3 cups canned sliced peaches, drained, place half in greased casserole or deep pie dish.

Combine:

• 1 1/2 cups moist bread crumbs
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup sugar

Sprinkle half the mixture on peaches, dot with half the butter, using 3 Tbsp in all. Repeat process, pouring on last, 1/2 cup peach juice.

Bake uncovered.

If desired, serve with ice cream.