Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • STEAK GRAVY
  • pan juices
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce

Method

  • score steak on one side.coat both sides with flour --
  • place in a skillet with oil -- heat until browned.turning to brown both sides.
  • season with salt and pepper -- add bouillon, water, parsley, sugar and thyme.
  • cover and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours or until beef is tender.
  • serve with steak gravy.
  • to prepare STEAK GRAVY:.
  • add water to pan juices to equal a total of 1 1/4 cups liquid, return to skillet and set aside.
  • whisk flour and 1/2 cup water together until smooth.gradually pour into pan juices, heating over low heat.
  • add browning sauce.
  • stir and heat until thick and bubbly.