Braised Steak For Dinner

 

Braised Steak For Dinner

serves 4 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms

1 onion, sliced thin

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup flour

1 pound boneless round steak, sliced into ½-inch thick pieces

2 cups beef broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter. 

Cut round steak into serving-size portions. Pound the steak until 1/2 inch thick with a meat mallet. Flour the steak pieces; transfer to the skillet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper; brown round steak thoroughly, turning to brown on the other side, Remove to a plate. Save the remaining flour.

Saute the onions and sliced mushrooms for about 5 minutes, until the onions are tender. Stir in the remaining flour and cook for a minute or two.

Add the beef broth, stirring well. Return the browned meat to the pan, cover, and simmer on low heat for 1 ½ hours or until the meat is very tender. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve with mashed potatoes and peas.