Best 10 Smothered Steak Easy Recipes

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Smothered steak is a Southern comfort food classic consisting of tender pieces of meat simmered in a flavorful sauce. This delectable dish is often served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Savory and satisfying, smothered steak is a family-friendly meal that can be easily prepared in one pot.

This article offers a comprehensive guide to making smothered steak, featuring three distinct recipes. The first recipe is a classic smothered steak with onions and mushrooms, cooked to perfection in a rich brown gravy. For those seeking a more robust flavor, the second recipe incorporates red wine and Worcestershire sauce, creating a tangy and savory sauce. Finally, the third recipe introduces an innovative twist with the addition of flavorful peppers and zesty lime, resulting in a vibrant and refreshing dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

SMOTHERED HAMBURGER STEAK



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Warning: can become habit-forming and a weekly regular on your kitchen table. Good change of pace from traditional burgers, great served with mashed potatoes or rice. It's so easy to tweak and add your own twist to this meal. Good Southern comfort food.

Provided by JUSTJEN33

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Salisbury Steak Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon beef base
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 slices white bread
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can water
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Whisk together the eggs, onion, beef base, and pepper in a bowl. Tear the bread into large pieces, and place into the bowl. Let the bread soak for a few seconds and add the ground beef. Mix the meat into the egg-bread mixture, and form into 8 patties.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and fry the patties until they are browned and the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Set the patties aside.
  • Remove the excess grease from the skillet, and whisk the mushroom soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce together in the skillet until smooth. Place the patties back into the skillet, spoon sauce over them to cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until the sauce is thickened and the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 120.8 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 777.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SMOTHERED STEAK - EASY



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This is what I call comfort food. Easy to make and very filling

Provided by Shelly Sullivan

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4-6 pieces of cube or tenderized steak
seasoned salt to taste
1 c flour
1/2 large onion chopped
1 pkg mushrooms sliced - any type but i love baby portabellas
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 c cooking sherry
1 c beef broth
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the butter in a large pan. Lightly salt the steak with seasoned salt and then dredge the each piece of meat in the flour. Place the meat in the hot butter and brown on each side - about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • 2. Once browned, transfer to a plate. Add onion and mushrooms to pan and sauté for about 5 minutes. You can add more butter if needed. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Add sherry to the pan and scrape up all the pieces off the bottom. Place the meat on top of the onions and mushrooms. Add the beef broth and worcestershire sauce. At this point I taste the broth to see if it needs more salt - this typically depends on the sodium level of the broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 40 minutes.
  • 3. When done, if the sauce is too thin, add a little bit of cornstarch to thicken up for a perfect gravy. I serve with mashed potatoes, corn and biscuits. I hope you enjoy.

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.

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.

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 HAMBURGER STEAK



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Make and share this Smothered Hamburger Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mysonshine

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 hamburger steak patties, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

ground beef (can use lean ground round)
1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup water (1/2 to 1 cup) or 1 cup milk (1/2 to 1 cup)
1 (1 ounce) package brown gravy mix (packet size varies)

Steps:

  • Dice onion and add to the ground beef. (If using onion soup mix, blend well in ground beef.).
  • Mix and form into patties.
  • Fry the patties in skillet on medium heat until cooked to your liking.
  • I usually fry until they are medium-well to well done.
  • While patties are cooking, mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 to 1 cup water or milk, and brown gravy packet/mix in a bowl, stirring well.
  • After patties are browned and ready, add the soup mixture to the skillet. Reduce heat to simmer; spread the mixture over the patties and turn them once or twice as the mixture warms.
  • Stir mixture occasionally.
  • Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until gravy is good and hot.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, your choice of veggies, a good salad, hot rolls or bread, and a cold glass of iced tea.
  • Of course, this recipe can be doubled. Serving size depends on how hungry your family or company is! ;).
  • Kind of a "blue-plate" special!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 1486.2, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 3.4

SMOTHERED STEAK



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Tender pieces of cubed steak baked in a golden mushroom sauce. This is so easy and tastes great. The steak comes our very tender and has fantastic flavor.

Provided by lspoon

Categories     Steak

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -6 pieces cubed steak
1 small onion, sliced
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place steak pieces in baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Mix soup, onion, water, and Worcestershire sauce and spoon over steaks.
  • Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes.
  • Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 362.4, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1.2

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 STEAK



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A good, good for you, easy Steak recipe. I used my electric skillet for this dish.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-2 lb top sirloin steak
1 sweet onion, sliced
1/2 c celery, chopped
water
1/2 tsp ea. of black pepper, granulated garlic, and granulated onion to season steak
pinch of course sea salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 c butter, unsalted
1/2 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. I used an electric skillet for this dish. Add a little olive oil to skillet and brown steak on both sides. Add about 2 cups of water, celery and onion (you can add some sliced carrots too if preferred). Cover with lid and simmer on very low. On the electric skillet I turn the knob till the light just comes on, it will then cut off and on and as it simmers. Check skillet about every 30 minutes and turn steak and add more water if needed. When steak is done you want 2 cups of broth. Cook till will depend on thickness of steak. My steak was about 1-1 1/2" thick. Most any cut of steak will work.
  • 2. Once steak is tender (I wanted mine to the shredded point) remove steak, veggie and broth. Melt 1/4-1/2 c of butter and add the same amount of flour to make a roux. Let flour brown just a little to remove the raw taste. Add broth back to pan and mix well and allow to thicken. Add steak back into gravy and I used a potato masher to "smash" my steak and shred it.
  • 3. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or bread for an open face steak sammie.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of steak: A good cut of steak for smothering is one that is tender and flavorful, such as a ribeye, strip steak, or flank steak.
  • Tenderize the steak: Pounding the steak with a meat mallet or marinating it in a tenderizing solution can help to break down the fibers and make the steak more tender.
  • Sear the steak: Searing the steak in a hot skillet helps to create a flavorful crust and lock in the juices.
  • Cook the steak to your desired doneness: The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the steak and your desired doneness.
  • Make a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes smothered steak special. A good sauce should be rich, flavorful, and have a bit of a kick.
  • Serve the steak with your favorite sides: Smothered steak can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Smothered steak is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make a smothered steak that is tender, flavorful, and sure to impress your family and friends.

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