Description
Classic Round Steak & Gravy is a comforting American main course featuring tender round steak smothered in a rich, savory onion gravy. The steak is dredged in seasoned flour, browned, and slow-cooked in beef broth with Worcestershire sauce until fork-tender, making it perfect to serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs round steak (cut into serving-size pieces)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional Thickening Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Dredge the Steak: Coat each piece of round steak in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour to avoid clumping during cooking.
- Brown the Steak: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured steak pieces and brown them on both sides, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side, to develop flavor and color. Remove the browned steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Onions: Using the same skillet, add the thinly sliced onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until they become softened and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Simmer the Steak: Return the browned steak pieces to the skillet. Pour in the beef broth and add Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook gently for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the steak is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Optional Gravy Thickening: If a thicker gravy is desired, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the skillet during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Let the gravy simmer until it thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Serve: Serve the tender round steak and savory gravy hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a classic comfort meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor depth, substitute part of the beef broth with red wine or use mushroom broth.
- This dish tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for leftovers.
- For a hands-off cooking approach, consider using a Dutch oven or slow cooker to braise the steak.
- To keep the recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and broth alternatives.
