Creole Swiss Steak

1 1/2 pounds round steak
Seasoned flour
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
3/4 cup onion, sliced into rings
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup hot water
3/4 cup tomato juice
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon sage
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Roll meat in flour. Saut in skillet with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Place in baking dish. Melt remaining butter in skillet and saute the bell pepper, onion and mushrooms until onions are clear. Add remaining ingredients, blending well. Spread over meat in baking dish. Cover and bake for 1 3/4 hours.

This can also be cooked on top of the stove by covering tightly and cooking on low for 1 1/2 hours. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Serves 4 to 6.