Best 8 Smothered Beef And Onions Recipes

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Smothered beef and onions is a classic comfort food dish that is both flavorful and economical. It is made with inexpensive cuts of beef, such as chuck roast or round steak, which are slowly cooked in a flavorful sauce made with onions, garlic, and spices. The result is a tender, juicy, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making smothered beef and onions, as well as some tips and tricks for making the best possible dish.

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ONION AND PEPPER SMOTHERED ROUND STEAK



Onion and Pepper Smothered Round Steak image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 5 cups beef and gravy, about 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 1/4 pounds thin top round steak, sliced into strips about 1/4-inch thick
1 1/2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
White rice, for serving, optional
3 cups chicken broth, divided
6 cups sliced onions
2 cups sliced red and green bell peppers
3 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the meat with the Essence and flour in a mixing bowl and toss to combine.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast iron Dutch oven or high-sided skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meat, in batches, until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of the chicken broth and stir, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to loosen any browned particles. Add the onions, bell peppers, salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add the remaining cup of broth and continue to cook, uncovered, for about 1 hour longer, or until the meat is very tender and the gravy is thickened and flavorful. Add the parsley and serve immediately over white rice, if using.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William Morrow, 1993.

SMOTHERED BEEF LIVER



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If you like liver, you will LOVE this way of cooking it. Easy and delicious. If you don't like liver, try this and you might learn to LIKE it.

Provided by PATTY MAE

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 pound beef liver
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until soft, but not browned. Remove from pan using a slotted spoon, and set aside. Slice the liver into serving size pieces, and remove any membrane.
  • In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt and pepper. Dredge the liver in the flour mixture, and place into the hot skillet. Brown the liver quickly on each side. Place reserved onions on top of liver pieces. Pour the tomato sauce and water over everything in the pan, lifting the liver pieces to let the tomato sauce coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Sprinkle the oregano over everything, and simmer over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Be careful not to overcook, or liver will be tough. I serve this with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 312.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 955 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ONION GRAVY SMOTHERED STEAK (EASY 30-MINUTE!)



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Say hello to this delicious smothered steak and onion gravy recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a quick 30-minute midweek dinner.

Provided by Kim Grabinski

Categories     dinner     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp olive oil (vegetable oil, coconut oil (keto))
1 tbps butter
2 onions (sliced)
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
4 round steak (3-4 oz each)
1 tsp herbs de Provence (optional)
1 cup broth
1 tbsp cornstarch (arrowroot (keto), heavy cream (1/4 cup))
4 slices mozzarella cheese (or similar)

Steps:

  • Place half of the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add 1/2 cup beef broth and the vinegar.
  • Continue cooking for about 10 minutes until onions absorb all liquid.
  • Meanwhile, season the steaks with salt, pepper and optional herbs de Provence.
  • Remove onions from skillet and add remaining oil and butter.
  • Cook steaks for 4 minutes per side, until well browned. Add the onions back to the pan.
  • Stir cornstarch (arrowroot powder or 1/4 cup heavy cream) into remaining broth and add to pan.
  • Continue cooking until the liquid is reduced by half and turns into a thick gravy.
  • Add one slice of mozzarella cheese (or 1/4 cup shredded) to each steak. (If it doesn't melt easily, place a lid on the skillet to assist.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 52 g, Fat 45 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BASIC SMOTHERED STEAK AND ONIONS



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I have not tried this one yet, but my friend Anni who gave it to me is an excellent cook so I have no doubt it's wonderful!

Provided by AnOkie2

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs top round steaks or 2 lbs bottom round steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 large onions, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 cup beer
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, salt and pepper together.
  • Pound this mixture into the meat well.
  • Cut the meat into 4-6 pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and cook the steaks in batches over medium-high heat until brown on both sides.
  • Remove the meat and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add the onions and cook until limp and golden.
  • If the pan is dry, add a few tablespoons of water to the skillet.
  • Lay the meat over the onions and add the bay leaves, thyme, beer and beef stock.
  • Cover tightly and reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer gently for 30-40 minutes until the meat is very tender.
  • Do not let it boil.
  • Remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • If the sauce is too thin, remove the meat and raise the heat; boil until the liquid thickens slightly.
  • Serve the steaks topped with the onions and sauce.
  • This is good served with either mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.

SMOTHERED BEEF AND ONIONS



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Make and share this Smothered Beef and Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Steak

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cube steaks (about 1 lb.)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme, undiluted
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
hot cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the steaks on both sides in butter; remove steaks and set aside.
  • Add onion; stir/saute until tender.
  • Sprinkle flour over onion; stir to combine.
  • Gradually add consomme and wine; cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Put steaks in onion mixture; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until steaks are tender.
  • Serve over rice; sprinkle with parsley.

STEAK WITH SMOTHERED CARAMELIZED ONION (BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO)



Steak with Smothered Caramelized Onion (Bistec Encebollado) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds beef tenderloin, choice grade, trimmed of fat
1/2 cup olive oil, divided, plus 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons minced garlic
Dash dried oregano leaves
3 tablespoons adobo seasoning (equal parts garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and salt)*, divided
2 large white onions, sliced in rings
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
1 stick unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Cut beef tenderloin into 3-ounce medallions and pound to form scaloppini.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, oregano, and 2 tablespoons adobo. Add the meat, stirring to coat evenly. Place in the refrigerator and let marinate for at least 12 hours.
  • In a saute pan, heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until golden brown. Add vinegar, chicken stock, and butter, and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 1 tablespoon adobo, or more to taste. Keep warm.
  • In another large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef scaloppini and quickly saute for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
  • To serve, layer the beef scaloppini and the onion mixture and repeat layers 1 more time. Ladle the broth from the onions over top as a sauce. Serve immediately.

SMOTHERED ROUND STEAK WITH GRAVY



Smothered Round Steak with Gravy image

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

SMOTHERED ONION PATTY MELTS



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Looking for a new twist on burgers? Margie Jarvis of Decatur, Tennessee has created a patty melt loaded with onions and Swiss cheese on rye bread. This flavorful combination is a great way to use ground turkey as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium onions, sliced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound ground beef or turkey
8 slices rye bread, toasted
4 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onions in oil for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mustard, garlic, thyme, oregano and remaining salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. , Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Place each patty on a slice of toast; top with cheese, onions and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. For this recipe, chuck roast, round steak, or rump roast are all good options.
  • Brown the beef in batches. This will help to prevent the beef from stewing and will give it a nice, browned flavor.
  • Use a heavy Dutch oven or braising pan. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the beef from burning.
  • Add plenty of vegetables. Onions, carrots, celery, and garlic are all great additions to this recipe.
  • Use a good quality beef broth. This will help to give the dish a rich, flavorful base.
  • Simmer the beef until it is fall-apart tender. This will usually take about 2-3 hours.
  • Serve the beef over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Smothered beef and onions is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is a great way to use up leftover beef or to make a hearty meal on a budget. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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