1 (2 lb.) round steak
Salt
1/4 c. flour
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, halved
Pepper to taste
3 tbsp. oil
1 1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 green pepper, cut into rings

Cut steak into serving pieces. Rub with garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pound flour into steak. Heat oil in large skillet; brown steak well on both sides. Place steak in casserole. Drain oil from skillet. Mix tomato paste, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, bay leaf and thyme; heat in same skillet. Arrange onion, green pepper rings over steak; pour tomato mixture over all. Cover tightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.