Shaker Flank Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon flour
3/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb boneless beef flank steak, trimmed
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup finely diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely diced yellow sweet pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup diced green onion
1/2 cup finely diced carrot
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Mix together the flour,salt and pepper.
Lightly score both sides of the steak, then coat in the flour mixture.
In a heavy skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. Brown the steak on both sides. About 5 minutes per side. Transfer steak to a plate.
To the skillet add peppers, celery, green onions, carrot and thyme. Saute for 5 minutes.
Add ketchup, water and lemon juice and browned steak. Bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
To serve, slice the steak diagonally across the grain about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange on platter and spoon sauce over steak.