1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt - divided
1 teaspoon pepper - divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds M4-D Ranch boneless beef round steak, tenderized and cut into serving size pieces
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup cold water

In a large plastic bag or bowl with lid, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder. Add beef a few pieces at a time and shake to coat. Remove meat from bag. Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown meat on both sides. Add green pepper, celery, onion and minced garlic. Cook and stir for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, beef broth, soy sauce, remaining salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours or until tender. Remove from oven and return to stove top to skim any fat. In a small bowl, combine cold water and 2 Tablespoons flour, stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stir constantly until thickened.

Serves 6-8