Onion and Pepper Smothered Round Steak

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 lb

thin top round steak, sliced into strips about 1/4-inch thick

1 1/2 tbsp

Essence (recipe below)

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

3 tbsp

all-purpose flour

3 cups

beef broth, divided

6 cups

sliced onions

2 cups

sliced red and green bell peppers

salt and pepper

1 tbsp

freshly chopped parsley leaves

2 1/2 tbsp

paprika

2 tbsp

salt

2 tbsp

garlic powder

1 tbsp

black pepper

1 tbsp

onion powder

1 tbsp

cayenne pepper

1 tbsp

dried oregano

1 tbsp

dried thyme