Basic Smothered Steak And Onions Recipe

Name: Basic Smothered Steak And Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Mix the flour, salt and pepper together.
2
Pound this mixture into the meat well.
3
Cut the meat into 4-6 pieces.
4
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and cook the steaks in batches over medium-high heat until brown on both sides.
5
Remove the meat and reduce the heat to medium.
6
Add the onions and cook until limp and golden.
7
If the pan is dry, add a few tablespoons of water to the skillet.
8
Lay the meat over the onions and add the bay leaves, thyme, beer and beef stock.
9
Cover tightly and reduce the heat to low.
10
Simmer gently for 30-40 minutes until the meat is very tender.
11
Do not let it boil.
12
Remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
13
If the sauce is too thin, remove the meat and raise the heat; boil until the liquid thickens slightly.
14
Serve the steaks topped with the onions and sauce.
15
This is good served with either mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.

740

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Basic Smothered Steak And Onions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Smothered Steak And Onions

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