Savory Pepper Elk Steak
Combine flour, salt and pepper. Dredge steak strips in seasoned flour. Heat shortening in large skillet and brown strips over medium heat. Drain tomatoes, reserving the juice. Add tomato juice, water, onion, garlic and gravy base to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender. Add sherry, Worcestershire sauce and bell pepper strips. Simmer another 5 minutes. (If gravy is too thin, thicken with flour/water and cook until thick