Louisiana Round Steak

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces -
• 1 large onion, chopped -
• 1 medium green pepper, sliced -
• 2 beef top round steaks (3/4 inch thick and 1 pound each) -
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided -
• 2 tablespoons olive oil -
• 1 garlic clove, minced -
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour -
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained -
• 1/2 cup beef broth -
• 1 teaspoon sugar -
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper -
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce -