Round-Steak (Grandma Morgan)

1 lbs. round steak                                             ½ tsp. pepper

1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs                           Big pinch oregano

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese                        ½ tsp. sugar

1 egg beaten                                                    ½ tsp. powdered marjoram

½ cup cooking oil                                             1- 6 oz. can tomato paste

1 onion chopped                                               2 cups hot water

Fresh mushrooms or 1 can mushrooms                 ½ lb. Mozzarella cheese,

1 tsp. salt                                                         sliced

                               

Pound meat.  Trim off gristle and excess fat.  Cut into serving pieces.  Mix Bread crumbs and Parmesan Cheese in Medium Bowl.  Dip meat in egg then roll in bread crumb mixture.  Heat oil in large skillet.  Brown meat on both sides over medium heat.  Remove meat.  Reserve drippings in skillet.  Arrange meat in one layer 13 x 9 inch pan.  Sauté onions and mushrooms in drippings until soft.  Blend in salt, pepper, oregano, sugar, marjoram and tomato paste.  Gradually add hot water stirring constantly.  Boil 5 minutes, scraping browned bits from bottom and sides of pan.  Pour most of this sauce over meat in baking dish.  Top meat with slices of mozzarella cheese.  Add remaining sauce.  Cook in oven at 350° for about 1 hour.  Serves 5 to 6.