Oklahoma Flank Steak

• 1 (1 1/4-pound) flank steak
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped carrot
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups hot water
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1. Pound steak to 1/4-inch thickness; rub steak with oil. Brown on both sides over medium-high heat in an ovenproof Dutch oven. Add next 8 ingredients. Cover; bake at 350u0b0 for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes; bake an additional 30 minutes.
2. Remove steak and potatoes to a serving platter; reserve pan drippings in Dutch oven. Remove bay leaf.
3. Combine flour and a small amount of water; stir until smooth. Pour mixture into pan drippings. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Spoon over steak and vegetables. To serve, cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.

flank steak, vegetable oil, green pepper, carrot, celery, salt, pepper, bay leaf, clove garlic, water, potatoes, flour

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/oklahoma-flank-steak (may not work)