Sour Beef Steak

Directions

1. 1
   Cut meat into 6 serving pieces.
2. 2
   Coat with flour and brown meat in a heavy skillet in the cooking oil.
3. 3
   Remove meat from skillet and set aside.
4. 4
   Drain oil from skillet except for just a coating in the skillet.
5. 5
   Mix the water with the flour slowly until it is mixed with no lumps. Add the salt and simmer until the gravy is thick.
6. 6
   Mix in the vinegar, brown sugar and cloves.
7. 7
   Add the meat back to the mixture.
8. 8
   Simmer covered for about 1 hr to 1 1/2 hours until the meat is tender.