Description
A comforting dish featuring tender beef smothered in a luscious onion gravy, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs round steak or cube steak
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional garnish: parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and set a rack in the center.
- Combine flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish.
- Pat steak dry, dredge in seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- Add steak to skillet, browning 2-3 minutes per side, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Add onions to the same skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and onion powder, scraping up browned bits.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pour gravy mixture over steak in baking dish, cover tightly.
- Bake for 2 to 2.5 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
For a richer gravy, consider adding a tablespoon of butter or a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Swiss steak, onion gravy, comfort food, beef casserole