Traditional Smothered Steak

A traditional favorite like Mom used to make.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds round steak
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 envelope beefy onion soup mix
• 1 can beef broth
• 1 cup water
  

Instructions

1. In skillet, or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Sauté onion until translucent; remove and set aside.
3. In same skillet, sauté round steak until browned.
4. Meanwhile, stir together mushroom soup, onion soup mix, beef broth and 1 cup water until blended; add onion and pour over browned meat.
5. Reduce heat, cover with tight fitting lid, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beef is fork tender, or for Dutch oven, cover and cook in preheated 350 degree F oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe and photo credit: Texas Beef Council