Beef Tips w/Gravy

Ingredients

• 5 T olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 lbs cubed beef stew meat, or sirloin tips

Mix Together:

• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 t garlic powder
• 1 t salt
• 1 t ground black pepper

• additional 3 T flour
• 1/3 c water

Directions:

In a large skillet with a  lid, heat 2 T of olive oil over medium high heat until hot. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, remove from the pan.
Dredge beef cubes in 1/4 cup of flour, shaking off excess. In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef cubes; cook and stir for 5 to 6 minutes or until browned on all sides. Return veggies to the pan then add water and seasonings mixture. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
In a small bowl or cup, combine  3 tablespoons of flour and 1/3 cup of water; blend until smooth then stir mixture into the skillet and cook until sauce thickens.

Serve over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes with a green veggie and buttered bread on the side.