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Smothered Steak

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Smothered Steak is a quick, easy and economical way to feed your family! With just a few simple ingredients, you can serve up a delicious and satisfying home-cooked meal.

Smothered Steak | JenniferCooks.com

Let’s be honest, beef can be expensive, but using a cheaper cut of meat, like in this Smothered Steak recipe, can make a wonderful meal if you use the right technique.

 

Typically when you use cheaper cuts of beef, the meat tends to be tough and needs a longer cooking time. Most of these cuts like, 7 Steak, Round Steak, and Blade Steak are perfect for slow simmering in a savory gravy.

Smothered Steak | JenniferCooks.com

Cajuns have the whole slow cooking in savory sauces down pat! I’ve said it before, but I think I’m Cajun – or at least Cajun at heart.  I grew up on cooking methods and recipes that are very similar to Cajun cooking.

 

But think about it, gumbo, etouffee, jambalaya, you name it, they use cheaper cuts of meat, chicken, and seafood, slow-cooked in flavorful gravies, to make spectacular dishes!

What are the cheapest cuts of beef?

  1. Beef Chuck Steak or Roast
  2. Tri-Tip Roast 
  3. Bottom Round Steak or Roast
  4. Shoulder Steaks or Blade Steaks
  5. 7 Steak

More Weeknight Meal Inspiration!

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Hamburger Steaks

 

Have you made any of my recipes? Post it on Instagram and tag @jennifercooks123 and #jennifercooks!

 

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Smothered Steak

Smothered Steak is a quick, easy and economical way to feed your family! With just a few simple ingredients, you can serve up a delicious and satisfying home-cooked meal.
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Servings: 6 people
Author: Jennifer Locklin

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 pounds chuck eye or blade steaks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper or cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 cups thinly sliced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth or water
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Instructions

  • Cut steak into serving portions, then pat steaks dry, set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, onion powder; mix well and divide seasoning in half and place one half of the seasoning into a large baking dish.
  • Use the remaining half of seasoning and season the portioned steaks on both sides.
  • Mix together flour and seasonings in the baking dish, and dredge steaks on all sides, shaking off excess.
  • In a cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown steaks on both sides in batches; transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion to skillet and a little more oil (if necessary - about 1 tablespoon), ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently and scraping up brown bits, until the onion is softened and golden browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and continue to saute, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds.
  • Add steaks with any meat juices and beef broth, and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer, tightly covered, over low heat until meat is very tender, about 1 ¼ hours. If sauce is thin, transfer meat to a platter and boil the sauce until reduced to about 1 ½ to 2 cups.
  • Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve steak, gravy and onions over creamy mashed potatoes or hot cooked rice.

*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.

Filed Under: Beef, Main Dish Tagged With: Comfort Food, maindishes, maindishesfordinner, maindishrecipes, Southern, Weeknight Meal, weeknightdinner, weeknightdinnereasy, weeknightdinnerideas

About Jennifer

I’m Jennifer Locklin, author and owner of Jennifer Cooks. I am a trained chef and passionate about good food, cooking for family and friends, and creating recipes that form lasting memories from one generation to the next. I hope you find inspiration for cooking and creating here!

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  1. Ann says

    January 14, 2024 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    My grocery delivery included a package of thin cut chuck breakfast steaks by mistake. Not sure what to do with them I found this recipe. I cut them into strips and followed the recipe. Served over mashed potatoes and my whole family loved it! They asked me to make it again! Delicious! I’m putting it in my regular lineup. Thank you so much! Ann

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    • Jennifer says

      February 12, 2024 at 3:26 pm

      I’m so glad! Thanks so much for sharing!

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