Description
Smothered Round Steak is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender, seared beef and a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for chilly nights or special gatherings, this recipe envelops your senses with its mouthwatering aroma and satisfying flavors. Serve it over fluffy mashed potatoes or alongside steamed vegetables for a comforting meal that invites everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs round steak
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season both sides of the round steak with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for about 3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to the onion-garlic mixture; simmer while scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth; add to simmering gravy until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Return the seared steak to the skillet, spoon gravy over it, and let it simmer on low heat for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with mashed potatoes or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz of steak with gravy
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg