2 pounds round steak -- top or bottom
flour
6 Tablespoons vegetable oil
water
salt and pepper
2 cups canned mushrooms -- whole
Dredge steak lightly in flour, shaking off excess. Brown steak in hot oil in heavy skillet; drain and remove to baking pan or dish.
Measure oil remaining in skillet. For each 2 Tbsp oil, set aside 2 Tbsp flour and 1 cup water.
Return oil to skillet, blend in flour, stirring constantly until a rich brown.
Stir in water and salt and pepper to taste. Cook gravy to medium thickness.
Pour gravy over steak, cover and bake 1 1/2 hours at 350F, or until meat is tender.
Top with mushrooms during last 5 to 10 min of baking time.
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