Swiss Steak Dinner

• 2 pounds round steak, 1-inch thick
• 2 teaspoons salt
• dash pepper
• flour
• 3 large onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed tomato soup
• 1 soup can water
• 2 cups cooked drained green beans

Season meat and sprinkle with flour; pound lightly with meat mallet. Heat oil and butter in skillet; add onions and brown slowly over medium-low heat. Remove onions; brown meat. Place beef in baking dish; add onions, uncooked rice, and bay leaf. Combine soup and water; pour over casserole. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours. Arrange green beans around meat and bake 15 minutes longer.
Serves 6 to 8.