Beef and Potato Bake

• 1 pound beef round steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• flour
• salt and pepper
• 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 small onions
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• dash thyme
• dash garlic powder
• 2 cups water
• 3 to 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• salt, pepper, and paprika

Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle beef cubes with a little salt and pepper then dredge with flour. Brown meat in vegetable oil in a heavy skillet. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Pour into a 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, thyme, and garlic powder. Pour water over mixture. Cover and bake 60 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425°. Arrange potatoes on beef; sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper, and paprika. Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Beef and potato recipe serves 4.