Bellevue Shopping Square, Seattle, Washington

A special feature of this delightful spot is the crabapple jelly and spiced crabapple that comes with all meals. Lunch and dinner served. Closed Monday except in July and August. Reservations advisable.

Dutch Oven Steak

• 2 pounds round steak, 1 inch thick
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 large onion, chopped fine
• 1 can mushroom soup

Directions

1. Pound steak with tenderizer.

2. Pour flour into shallow pan; add salt and pepper. Press steak into flour mixture and turn several times.

3. Melt shortening in heated Dutch oven (425 degrees).

4. Brown steak well on both sides, then add chopped onion.

5. Mix mushroom soup with equal part water, stir well, and pour over steak.

6. Turn fire down to 350 degrees and let simmer for 2 hours. Add more water if necessary. Serves 4 to 6 persons.

This recipe appeared in the Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Famous Eating Places published in 1950.

 The above illustration is an original painting by Harry Bonath.

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