Description
Succulent steak smothered in rich, caramelized onion gravy creates a hearty dinner sensation that promises pure comfort. Juicy beef paired with velvety sauce delivers a classic Southern-style meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds steak (round or sirloin)
Seasonings and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
Liquid and Aromatic Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry the steak with paper towels, then generously season with salt and pepper. Dust the entire surface with a light, even coating of flour.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the floured steak into the hot pan, searing each side for 4-5 minutes to develop a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Transfer the seared steak to a clean plate, leaving the flavorful drippings in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and add sliced onions, cooking until they become soft and translucent.
- Mince the garlic and add to the onions, stirring quickly to prevent burning. Allow the garlic to release its aromatic oils for about 30-45 seconds.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan. Incorporate Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and fresh thyme.
- Gently return the seared steak to the skillet, nestling it into the savory liquid. Cover and reduce heat to low, allowing the meat to simmer slowly for 1.5 to 2 hours until exceptionally tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Tenderize tough cuts by using a meat mallet to break down muscle fibers before seasoning, ensuring a more tender result.
- Boost flavor depth by using cast iron skillet, which helps develop a rich, caramelized crust and enhances the gravy’s complexity.
- For gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or almond flour when coating the steak, maintaining the crispy exterior.
- Reduce cooking time by choosing more tender cuts like ribeye or sirloin, which require less braising to become melt-in-your-mouth soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg