Swiss Steak Dinner

Prep :  20 minutes    Bake : 1 hour  and  30 minutes    Makes  6 servings

1/2         cup all-purpose flour
2             teaspoons salt , divided
1/2         teaspoon pepper
2            pounds  boneless beef round steak , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3            tablespoons vegetable oil
6            medium onions , thinly sliced 
7 to 9     small red potatoes  , (about 1-14 pounds) halved 
1            bay leaf
1            can (10-3/4 pounds) condensed  tomato soup  , undiluted 
2            cups frozen cut green beans , thawed 

1)     In a large resealable  plastic bag  , combine flour  , 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper . Add beef in batches  and shake to coat .
2)     In a large skillet  over medium heat  , brown beef  in oil  on both sides . Transfer  to a greased  3-quart  baking dish  . Top with onions  and potatoes  . Sprinkle with remaining  salt ; gently  toss to coat .Add the bay leaf . Spoon soup over top .
3)     Cover and bake  at 350*F for 1-1/2 hours . uncover  ; place beans  around edge  of dish . Bake 15 to 20 minutes  longer  or until meat and vegetables are tender .
As this meaty meal bakes  , the aroma  gets your mouth watering .