Beef And Brew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. light beer
3/4 c. water
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/8 tsp. ground pepper
1 lb. round steak (fat trimmed), cut into 1-inch strips
2 medium onions, cut in wedges
2 medium green or sweet red peppers, cut in strips
1/4 c. water
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. hot, cooked egg noodles

Preparation

In a large saucepan, stir together beer, 3/4 cup water, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt, thyme and ground pepper.
Stir in meat. Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 55 minutes. Add onions and peppers; simmer about 20 minutes or until beef is tender.
Remove bay leaf.