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beefsteak smothered in onions

Ingredients For beefsteak smothered in onions

  • 3 lb
    round steak
  • 1 pt
    water
  • 1
    garlic clove
  • 2
    fresh sprigs of thyme
  • 2
    parsley sprigs, chopped
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    lard
  • 6
    onions, thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make beefsteak smothered in onions

  • 1
    Beat the round steak well with the rolling pin or steak hammer; cut off the outer skin and press the meat back into shape.
  • 2
    Place the lard in the deep frying pan and let it melt.
  • 3
    Then lay in the sliced onions, and over these the beefsteak, which has been well seasoned with salt and pepper and dredged with the flour.
  • 4
    Cover closely.
  • 5
    Let it simmer over a hot fires for a few minutes and then turn the steak on the other side.
  • 6
    After three minutes, add the vinegar, chopped parsley, thyme, bay leaf and a clove of garlic.
  • 7
    Turn the steak, letting the flour brown well, and keep the pot closely covered.
  • 8
    When brown pour over one cup of water, or a pint, which will be sufficient to cover the meat.
  • 9
    Bring this to a brisk boil and set the pot back where it can simmer gently for about two hours.
  • 10
    When tender, put the beefsteak into a platter, cover with the onions and gravy, and you will have a delicious and delicately flavored dish.

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