Best 6 Down Home Smothered Steak Recipes

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If you're craving a hearty, comforting meal that's packed with flavor, look no further than down home smothered steak. This classic dish is a staple in many Southern households, and for good reason. It's incredibly easy to make, and the results are always satisfying. The key to a great smothered steak is in the quality of the meat and the richness of the gravy. Start with a thick, juicy cut of steak, such as a ribeye or sirloin, and sear it until it's browned on all sides. Then, simmer it in a flavorful gravy made from onions, garlic, and beef broth, until the meat is fall-apart tender. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, and you'll have a meal that's sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SMOTHERED STEAK DEEPLY SOUTHERN



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Growing up in the South, we had a neighbor that I adored, Cris Juneau, French Louisianian from New Orleans' way. She made the BEST smothered steak. Reconnecting when I was adult, she cooked her infamous dish from memory, but I watched and recreated to paper. Serve with Recipe # 27361. Simply pure southern comfort food!

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 pieces cube steaks (butcher tenderized)
1 cup flour
1/2 cup oil
2 cups water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 large yellow onion, sliced rings

Steps:

  • In small bowl mix 4 seasonings.
  • Place flour in a flat surfaced dish (save unused flour for smothering).
  • Sprinkle front and back side of each steak piece and rub deep into groves of steak.
  • Heat oil to medium high in skillet (cast iron is best).
  • Dredge each piece in flour, press in with finger tips. Re-dredge in flour again and place carefully in hot oil for 1 minute and then turn back heat to medium.
  • Fry steak 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove, drain on a separate plate.
  • Remove all but 2-3 Tbs of oil, over medium high heat, sprinkle with 3 Tbs flour, whisking until well mixed and roux browns.
  • Add water, bouillon cube and remaining seasoning. Mix until gravy begins to thicken slightly. Test taste for spice as this is the time to adjust (salt or water).
  • Replace steak back in gravy and spread onion rings over the tops.
  • Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.

SMOTHERED ROUND STEAK



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Try less expensive round steak and gravy served over egg noodles for a hearty meal. Meaty and chock full of veggies, this slow-cooker creation will take the worry out of what's-for-supper any weeknight. Kathy Garret - Camden, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into strips
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, sliced
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, toss beef with flour, salt and pepper. Stir in all remaining ingredients except noodles., Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. If desired, serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1064mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

FOODCHANNEL EDITOR



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When you're craving a traditional smothered steak, here's your recipe. Pair it with mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete comfort food meal. This recipe courtesy of http://www.recipegoldmine.com and Texas Beef Council.

Provided by By FoodChannel Editor | June 2, 2008 5:31 pm

Time 1m

Yield -

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds round steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, cut in half and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 envelope beefy onion soup mix
1 can beef broth
1 cup water

Steps:

  • 1 In skillet, or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute onion until translucent; remove and set aside. 2 In same skillet, saute round steak until browned. 3 Meanwhile, stir together mushroom soup, onion soup mix, beef broth and 1 cup water until blended; add onion and pour over browned meat. Reduce heat, cover with tight fitting lid, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beef is fork tender, or for Dutch oven, cover and cook in preheated 350°F oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

SMOTHERED ROUND STEAK WITH GRAVY



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This is one of the first recipes I learned to cook when I was a teenager. Mom taught me to cook over the phone, after I got home from school every day. She was working and I didn't think about it at the time, but later I realized my calls were reassuring to her, since she knew I was safely home. Even when Mom told me how to do it, I nearly always tweaked it! Most of the time, it turned out okay. Mashed potatoes and biscuits are perfect with this, along with a vegetable.

Provided by Bibi

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 1/2 pound) tenderized round steak, cut into 6 pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup cooking oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup water
1 teaspoon beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Sprinkle each side of the round steak pieces with salt and pepper, rubbing seasoning into the meat.
  • Combine 1/2 cup flour and garlic powder in a 1-gallon resealable bag. Add steak pieces, seal bag, and shake to evenly coat all the pieces.
  • Heat 1/3 cup of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add seasoned and floured steak pieces to the skillet in a single layer in batches and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with remaining pieces, adding more oil, if necessary, until all are browned.
  • Add onion slices to the same skillet and stir, coating onions with pan drippings, until onion slices have separated and are just beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Move onions to one side of the skillet and return browned steak pieces to the skillet. Spread steak evenly in the skillet and place onions on top.
  • Stir together water, beef base, and Worcestershire sauce in a microwave-safe container. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, and pour into the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the steak is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove the steak from the skillet and add reserved 1/2 cup of flour to the pan drippings. Increase heat to medium; stir briskly and cook until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and keep stirring until gravy bubbles again. Return steak, onions, and any accumulated juices to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well combined, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 95.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

GRACE LOVE'S SMOTHERED STEAK



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Seattle-based soul singer Grace Love was born in the South, and learned to cook watching her parents in the kitchen. This satisfying dish was created using pantry staples. She calls it smothered because it's covered and finished in the oven. She calls it simple, but it's definitely comfort food at its Southern finest. Serve over steamed white rice.

Provided by Leslie Kelly

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 1h24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons powdered honey
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pounds beef chuck steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, diced
2 yellow bell peppers, diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine sea salt, garlic salt, black pepper, brown sugar, powdered honey, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to make spice rub.
  • Measure out 2 tablespoons of the spice rub and use to season steak on all sides.
  • Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until they start to become translucent, about 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and mushrooms; saute until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Clear a space in the center of the skillet; add seasoned steak. Cook until surface of the steak starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip steak. Pour water into the skillet and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and cook until steak pulls apart when pierced with a fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 3175.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

SMOTHERED STEAK SKILLET



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My husband's dream meal...cheese topped grilled steak with a side of potatoes, onions and mushrooms. To make this meal an event with a great presentation, while going through the whole process of the recipe, I heat up my largest cast iron pan (12 inches and buttered it to prevent sticking). Once cooked, I mound in the potatoes & mushrooms to keep them warm (careful--hot!). To save time, prep the roasted garlic ahead of time. I listed the cook time for the time it takes to grill a steak. All other time is under prep as these overlap. Note: About the steak. The size of the steak depends on what you can find. If the steak is too large, cut into smaller pieces. Also, seasoning with salt and pepper is fine, but if you want to make it ultimate, use any good marinade or rub. Some suggestions: recipe #370406, recipe #460978, recipe #451015, recipe #197598...thousands of them on food.com. The World Is Your Steak...so to speak.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs red potatoes
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup cream
3 tablespoons butter
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup garlic clove
olive oil
1/2 lb yellow onion, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch julienne strips
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
granulated garlic, to taste
salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
1 (2 3/4 lb) sirloin steaks (see note in description about rubs and marinades) or 1 (2 3/4 lb) smaller cut sirloin steaks, seasoned to taste (see note in description about rubs and marinades)
sauteed mushrooms or onion, see recipe
garlic mashed potatoes, see recipe
8 slices mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Place a single layer of garlic cloves on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil, just enough to coat.; wrap tightly.
  • Roast in 400 degree F preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes or until soft. (This can easily be done in a toaster oven; watch carefully and will take less time.) Unwrap and let cool until touchable. Peel cloves and mash with potatoes when they are ready.
  • Wash and rinse potatoes under cold water. In large sauce pot, bring potatoes to a slow boil for approximately 20 minutes. The exact time depends on the size of the potatoes used. For faster cooking, cut into smaller pieces. Remove from heat and drain in colander.
  • In pan or bowl, combine potatoes, peeled and roasted garlic cloves and all other ingredients and smash with a potato masher; adjust milk and seasonings. Return smashed potatoes to low heat, if necessary to keep warm. (See my suggestion in description about a cast iron pan.).
  • Sauteed Onions and Mushrooms: Melt butter in skillet over medium heat and add onions and seasonings. Saute and stir until lightly caramelized. Add sliced mushrooms and stir, as needed to avoid burning, until hot.
  • Sirloin Steak Skillet: Grill steaks to desired degree of doneness; slice against the grain. Melt the slices of mozzarella cheese over each shingled steak. Top with onions and mushrooms, and serve with smashed potatoes on the side.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of steak: Chuck steak, round steak, and sirloin steak are all good options for smothering.
  • Brown the steak well: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the steak from becoming tough.
  • Use a flavorful cooking liquid: Beef broth, onion soup mix, or even water can be used. Add some Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion for extra flavor.
  • Simmer the steak until tender: This can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, depending on the cut of steak.
  • Thicken the sauce: If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch or flour slurry or a roux.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles are all good options.

Conclusion:

Smothered steak is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a little bit of planning, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish, give smothered steak a try. You won't be disappointed!

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