1 1/2poundsbeef chuck shoulder steakscut 1/2 inch thick
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
3/4cupfinely chopped carrots
3/4cupfinely chopped onion
3/4cupwater
1/2cupfinely chopped green bell pepper
1/2cupfinely chopped celery
1/2cupprepared picante sauce
1/4cupketchup
1tablespoondistilled white vinegar
2-1/2cupsuncooked pastacooked
Instructions
Cut beef steak into 6 pieces and pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Combine flour, salt and pepper. Lightly coat beef with flour mixture.
Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown beef in batches. Pour off drippings.
Return beef to stockpot. Add remaining ingredients, except pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender. If sauce becomes too thick, stir in a little water.