2 lbs. round steak
1/2 clove garlic
Salt and pepper
1/4 c. flour
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 lg. sliced onion
1 lg. green pepper, cut in rings

Cut steak into serving pieces. Trim all fat; rub with garlic, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pound flour into steak. Heat oil in skillet. Brown steak on both sides. Remove meat and place in casserole. Pour off fat from skillet. Mix tomato paste, water, and seasonings together; heat mixture in same skillet. Arrange onion and green pepper rings over the meat in the casserole. Pour tomato mixture over all. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until fork tender.