FLORIDIAN SWISS STEAK

1 1/2 pounds round steak, cut 1 1/2 inches thick
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided use
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons shortening
2 medium onions, sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 cup grapefruit juice
Grapefruit sections (for garnish)
Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Mix the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle steak with half the flour mixture and pound with the edge of a heavy plate, until all the flour has been taken up by the meat. Turn and pound in remaining flour. Reserve any flour remaining.

Heat the shortening in a heavy skillet; brown the steak on both sides.

Remove steak; add onions and cook until lightly browned.

Add reserved seasoned flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and sugar; stir to a smooth paste. Stir in grapefruit juice; add meat.

Cover tightly and cook slowly until tender, about 1 1/2 hours, or bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees F) 1 1/2 hours.

Garnish with grapefruit sections and parsley.

Makes 4 to 6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe pamphlet: Florida Citrus Favorites - Sunshine Fruit Recipes, Florida Citrus Commission, Lakeland, Florida, date unknown