Spiced Steak

A quick and easy steak dish with a little kick to it.

    2 lbs. round or chuck steak, 1 inch thick
    1/4 cup flour
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
    2 tablespoons drippings
    1 onion, sliced
    1 cup boiling water or meat stock
    1/4 cup vinegar
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    1 small bay leaf
    6 whole cloves

Mix flour, salt and pepper together. Pound into steak, then cut steak into serving portions. Brown in the drippings in a heavy skillet, about 15 minutes. Remove to a casserole.

Brown onion in same skillet. Add remaining ingredients and stir until blended. Pour over the steak. Cover closely and simmer until steak is tender, 2-3 hours, adding a little water if necessary. Serve in a heated deep platter. Serves 6-8.

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