Description

This Classic Round Steak & Gravy recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef cooked slowly in a savory gravy. Perfect as a comforting main dish, the steak is seared to develop a rich crust and then braised with onions, garlic, and herbs in beef broth to achieve melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef

2 lbs beef round steak (cut into serving-size pieces)

Coating

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For Cooking

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion (sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)

For Gravy

2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

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Instructions

Dredge the steak: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Thoroughly coat each piece of the round steak in the flour mixture, ensuring all sides are covered.
Sear the steak: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the coated steak pieces in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and crusty. Remove the steak and set aside.
Sauté aromatics: Lower the heat to medium and add sliced onions to the same skillet. Cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until they soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Prepare the gravy: Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaf into the skillet. Stir well, scraping the bottom to lift up any browned bits for extra flavor.
Braise the steak: Return the seared steak to the skillet with the gravy. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and infused with the gravy flavors.
Final touch: Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving. Serve the tender steak and rich gravy over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a hearty meal.

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for best results.
To make ahead, cook fully, cool, and refrigerate. Reheat gently prior to serving.
You can also use a slow cooker: cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until tender.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop or Braising
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 steak portion with gravy
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg