2 large onions, chopped
1/2 tsp shortening
1 cup corn meal
1 small can mushrooms
1/2 tbsp butter
2 lb ground round steak
1 large can tomatoes
1 salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Brown onions in fat, add meat. Add corn meal, tomatoes,
mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 hrs. in skillet over slow
fire.
U.W.M.--Shreveport, La.
Servings: 6 servings
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