smothered steak

How To Make smothered steak

• 1

  Trim steak and cut into serving-size pieces.
• 2

  Pound with a meat mallet or the edge of a saucer to tenderize.
• 3

  Combine flour, salt and pepper.
• 4

  Dredge each piece of meat in flour mixture.
• 5

  Use the mallet or plate edge to pound the flour mixture into the meat.
• 6

  Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
• 7

  Brown each piece of steak in the hot oil, setting aside when browned.
• 8

  Add more oil if necessary.
• 9

  When all meat has been browned, add sliced onions to the pan, separating as you add them.
• 10

  Cook only until soft and remove from skillet.
• 11

  Lower heat to medium and return meat pieces layered with onions to skillet.
• 12

  Add water and cover.
• 13

  Cook over medium heat until steak is tender and gravy has thickened, about 30-45 minutes.
• 14

  If necessary, remove lid for last 15 minutes to let gravy cook down.
• 15

  Can add flour (mixed with a bit of the gravy) to pan if necessary for thickening.
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