Best 3 Skillet Smothered Steak Tips Recipes

Indulge in a sizzling skillet of smothered steak tips, a culinary delight that tantalizes your taste buds with its juicy tenderness and rich, flavorful sauce. Every bite is a harmonious blend of savory and tangy, showcasing the finest cuts of steak seared to perfection and enveloped in a luscious gravy. This versatile dish can be customized to your liking, with variations ranging from classic to adventurous. Whether you prefer a simple garlic and butter sauce or a bold and spicy kick, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate. Embark on a culinary journey and explore the diverse flavors of smothered steak tips, a hearty and comforting meal that promises to leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ONION GRAVY SMOTHERED STEAK

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Onion Gravy Smothered Steak is a traditional Southern favorite! The steaks are seared to perfection and then topped with a creamy onion gravy.

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 (4-oz to 6-oz each, about 1-inch thick) sirloin steaks, ( at room temperature)
garlic salt, (to taste)
fresh cracked black pepper, (to taste)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter, (divided)
2 yellow onions, (sliced)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
½ cup low sodium beef broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup heavy cream or half and half
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Pat dry steaks with paper towels; season steaks with garlic salt and pepper.
Heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Add steaks to the hot skillet and cook until browned and cooked to desired doneness; about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare steak. DO NOT crowd the skillet; cook two steaks at a time if skillet isn't big enough.
Remove cooked steaks from skillet; set aside and keep covered.
Set skillet back over medium-heat and melt remaining butter.
Add in sliced onions and season with a pinch of salt; continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until onions are soft and caramelized. Stir frequently.
Stir in minced garlic and season with Italian seasoning; cook for 10 seconds.
Slowly add in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; using a wooden spoon, scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring mixture to a boil.
Whisk in heavy cream and cook for 1 more minute.
Reduce heat to medium-low; return steaks to the skillet and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, or until steaks are heated through, and sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat.
Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 216 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

Ingredients

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 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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Choose the right cut of steak: For this recipe, you'll want to use a tender cut of steak that will cook quickly in the skillet. Some good options include flank steak, skirt steak, or top sirloin steak.
Slice the steak against the grain: This will help to tenderize the steak and make it more flavorful.
Use a hot skillet: This will help to sear the steak and lock in the juices.
Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you overcrowd the skillet, the steak will not cook evenly.
Cook the steak to your desired doneness: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak to ensure it is cooked to your liking.
Let the steak rest before slicing: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Skillet smothered steak tips is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The steak is tender and flavorful, and the gravy is rich and delicious. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite pasta for a complete meal.