Smothered Minute Steak (Atkins)

Submitted by Michelle Rogers

"Atkins website. Minute steak, also called cube steak, is a tenderized, thinly sliced piece of round beef."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs minute steaks
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 12 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup low sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

directions

1. Season steaks with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add half of the steaks and sear until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining steaks.
2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Add broth, any accumulated juices from the steaks, lemon juice, paprika, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Pour over steaks, sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

Reviews

[Heather F.]

This is a deliciously fantastic recipe. My husband was going crazy for it, said it was his favorite meal now. And it's now my favorite way to have cube steak!