Southern Smothered Steak Recipe

Name: Southern Smothered Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean top round steak, well trimmed; ¼ cup flour; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup beef broth (*see note below); 1 (16 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, drained and chopped (**see note below); 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce; ½ teaspoon salt (*see note below); ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb lean top round steak, well trimmed
¼ cup flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup beef broth (*see note below)
1 (16 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, drained and chopped (**see note below)
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
½ teaspoon salt (*see note below)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Cut steak into serving size pieces.
2
Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
3
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over med-high heat.
4
Add steak and cook, turning often, until browned, about 4-5 min.
5
Remove to plate and set aside.
6
Add the onions to the skillet, and cook stirring often to scrape up those brown bits from the bottom of the pan, until the onions have begun to soften.
7
Add all the remaining ingredients to the pan and mix well.
8
Return the steak to the pan.
9
Cover and turn heat to med-low, simmering 45 to 1 hour until the the steak is tender and the sauce has thickened.
10
Remove the bay leaf and skim any unwanted fat from the pan (probably won't be any if you use the recommended amount of oil and lean, trimmed meat).
11
Spoon the sauce over the meat to serve.
12
Excellent served with either home-made mashed potatoes, or over rice.
13
This dish freezes and reheats well and can easily be doubled.
14
*Note1--For added flavor and less sodium the author recommended substituting dry red wine or beer for the beef broth.
15
I use a low sodium beef broth myself.
16
If I were to use regular beef broth, I would definitely cut back on the salt recommended to 1/4 teaspoon.
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**Note2--Make sure you drain your tomatoes.
18
You don't want a watered down sauce.
19
You could also use 2 large ripe tomatoes chopped instead of the canned, but why bother?

401

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean top round steak, well trimmed, ¼ cup flour, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Southern Smothered Steak falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Southern Smothered Steak

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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