Braised Round Steak With Wild Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 pound Mushrooms (portabella, shiitake, porcini, etc.),
sliced
2 Shallots, diced
1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 cup Flour
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pound Round steak, cut into large pieces
1 cup Beef broth
1/4 cup Red wine (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the mushroom and shallots. Cook until just soft. Set aside.

2.Preheat the oven to 325.

3.Heat the rest of the oil in a heavy Dutch oven (with a lid).

4.Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the meat in the flour. Brown well on both sides.

5.Add the broth and wine. Top with the cooked mushrooms and shallots. Cover and bake until very tender (about 1 1/2 hours).

Served over noodles or rice.