smothered steak

How To Make smothered steak

• Step 1
  Trim steak and cut into serving-size pieces.
• Step 2
  Pound with a meat mallet or the edge of a saucer to tenderize.
• Step 3
  Combine flour, salt and pepper.
• Step 4
  Dredge each piece of meat in flour mixture.
• Step 5
  Use the mallet or plate edge to pound the flour mixture into the meat.
• Step 6
  Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
• Step 7
  Brown each piece of steak in the hot oil, setting aside when browned.
• Step 8
  Add more oil if necessary.
• Step 9
  When all meat has been browned, add sliced onions to the pan, separating as you add them.
• Step 10
  Cook only until soft and remove from skillet.
• Step 11
  Lower heat to medium and return meat pieces layered with onions to skillet.
• Step 12
  Add water and cover.
• Step 13
  Cook over medium heat until steak is tender and gravy has thickened, about 30-45 minutes.
• Step 14
  If necessary, remove lid for last 15 minutes to let gravy cook down.
• Step 15
  Can add flour (mixed with a bit of the gravy) to pan if necessary for thickening.
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