Grits and Grillades 2

2 lb. Beef round, thinly sliced

6 T. salad oil

1/4c. flour

1 Onion, medium, chopped

1 c. tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1-1/2 c. water

1 green pepper. chopped

1 garlic clove, chopped

1 bay leaf

1 T. parsley, chopped

salt to taste

hot sauce to taste

1/2 t. thyme

Directions:

In a large skillet, brown meat in oil.

Remove the meat.

Add flour stirring constantly until rich brown.

Add onions and tomatoes.

Simmer.

Add meat, water, green pepper, garlic, bay leaf, parsley, salt, hot hot sauce and thyme.

Cover and simmer until meat is tender.

(Water may be added as necessary.)

Serve grillades with hot grits on the side.

Yield:  6 servings