This 30 minute Smothered Steak Recipe is perfect for those who love comfort food and hearty meals! Tender steaks are seared to perfection and then coated in a savory onion gravy to create a filling meal that your whole family will love.
Personally, I love when a meal is easy to make, tasty, and doesn't break the bank—this one checks all those boxes!
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- What makes this recipe irresistible
- What you’ll need: ingredients
- Creative variations to try
- Step-by-step instructions
- Essential tools for this recipe
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
- Deb’s tips for the perfect dish
- How to store leftovers
- Repurpose your leftovers
- More recipes you’ll love
- Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- Smothered Steak Recipe
What makes this recipe irresistible
What if I told you you could take an inexpensive cut of beef and turn it into a rich, comforting meal that feels like a treat? This smothered steak recipe does just that, all while using simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
No need to splurge on fancy cuts or break the bank—this meal is both budget-friendly and packed with flavor!
What you’ll need: ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- Cube steaks or tenderized round steaks
- olive oil
- Montreal Steak Seasoning
- onion, mushrooms and garlic
- beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- all-purpose flour
- butter
Creative variations to try
- This recipe is very flexible, you can use pork chops or even hamburger steaks along with the gravy to change this dish up a little bit.
- A diced bell pepper would also make a great addition to the vegetables for the savory gravy.
- Steak seasoning is by far my favorite way to flavor this hearty dish. However, you can also use garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, or even paprika for a little extra flavor.
- For a touch of heat, season your steak with a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview; for detailed instructions, scroll down to the bottom!
#1 Season the meat.
#2 Add to the skillet.
#3 Brown on both sides.
#4 Remove the steaks, add onions and mushrooms.
#5 Saute until soft the sprinkle with flour. Cook the flour one minute.
#6 Slow pour beef stock into the sauteed vegetables.
#7 Whisk until smooth and the gravy thickens.
#8 Nestle the steaks in the gravy and simmer.
Essential tools for this recipe
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
Smothered means covered in a rich and flavorful sauce or gravy, usually made with onions, mushrooms, and other seasonings.
Yes, you can use any type of steak that you prefer. A sirloin steak or even flank steak would also work for this recipe.
The best way is to use a meat mallet to pound the steak. However, you can also use a meat tenderizer to help break down the connective tissue.
Deb’s tips for the perfect dish
To get a nice crust on the outside of your steaks, it's important that your skillet and oil are nice and hot before you add the steaks.
- Don't overcook the steaks; otherwise, they may be tough. I recommend that you use a meat thermometer to check them for donness to prevent burning them.
- When you are adding the broth to your roux, make sure that you constantly whisk so that no lumps form in your gravy.
How to store leftovers
Refrigerate - Store the leftover steak and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freeze - You can also freeze your leftovers. Just make sure to store them in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. They can last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Reheat - I've found the best way to reheat the steaks is in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until warm all through. You can also microwave the leftovers; however, I've found that the steak can get tough quickly in the microwave.
Repurpose your leftovers
I have two great ways that you can repurpose any leftovers! First, chop up the meat and mix it with tghe leftover gravy and a bag of frozen vegetables. Then pour it into a pie crust and bake in the oven for a beef pot pie.
You can also use leftovers to make open-faced sandwiches! Both ideas are delicious!
More recipes you’ll love
Do you love steak and gravy as much as Dan and I do? Then, trust me, you are going to want to add at least one of these delicious recipes to your meal plan. Slow Cooker Steak Bites with Gravy, Slow Cooker Cubed Steak, Crockpot Swiss Steak, and French Onion Soup Salisbury Steak are all delicious recipes.
Perfect pairings: what to serve with
Turm this smothered steak into a complete meal by pairing it with these delicious dishes:
Do you have questions about this steak and gravy recipe? Leave me a comment below I would love to help you troubleshoot this recipe.
Smothered Steak Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cube steaks or tenderized round steaks, 1 ½ to 2 pounds of meat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 5-6 mushrooms thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Season the steaks generously with the steak seasoning on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear them for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and mushrooms. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and lightly browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms, onions and garlic. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the beef broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.
- Return the steaks to the skillet, spoon some gravy over them, and let everything simmer together for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring the steaks are coated in the rich gravy.
- Remove the steaks, mushrooms and onions from the skillet. Stir in butter for a smooth, glossy finish to the gravy. Serve the smothered steaks with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish!
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