Mrs. McClaren's Swiss Steak

• 1
  Salt and pepper beef and cut into medium pieces.
• 2
  Brown meat in skillet with small amount of vegetable oil.
• 3
  Remove from skillet once browned.
• 4
  In a separate bowl, thicken 1 cup of tomato juice with flour until you have a gravy.
• 5
  Place chopped vegetables, can of tomatoes and tomato juice mixture in skillet.
• 6
  Place chopped vegetables, can of tomatoes and tomato juice mixture in skillet.
• 7
  Add meat back to the mixture and cook slowly until meat is tender.
• 8
  Serve with mashed potatoes or mac 'n cheese.