Smothered Steak Deeply Southern

Southern Lady's Note:

Growing up in the South, we had a neighbor that I adored, Cris Juneau, French Louisianian from New Orleans' way. She made the BEST smothered steak. Reconnecting when I was adult, she cooked her infamous dish from memory, but I watched and recreated to paper. Serve with Mashed Potatoes. Simply pure southern comfort food!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 pieces cube steaks (butcher tenderized)
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced rings

Directions:

1. In small bowl mix 4 seasonings.
2. Place flour in a flat surfaced dish (save unused flour for smothering).
3. Sprinkle front and back side of each steak piece and rub deep into groves of steak.
4. Heat oil to medium high in skillet (cast iron is best).
5. Dredge each piece in flour, press in with finger tips. Re-dredge in flour again and place carefully in hot oil for 1 minute and then turn back heat to medium.
6. Fry steak 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove, drain on a separate plate.
7. Remove all but 2-3 Tbs of oil, over medium high heat, sprinkle with 3 Tbs flour, whisking until well mixed and roux browns.
8. Add water, bouillon cube and remaining seasoning. Mix until gravy begins to thicken slightly. Test taste for spice as this is the time to adjust (salt or water).
9. Replace steak back in gravy and spread onion rings over the tops.
10. Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.

Reviews

[choco chip]

I didn't use the seasonings listed but I used a seasoning mix that I have that is similar in ingredients. And I omitted the onions because my family doesn't like them. Other than that I followed the recipe and it was wonderful! I will make this one again.

[MrsParker]

Southern Lady youre the best!! This recipe was very simple and full of flavor... i usually have to try a recipe and add my own spice to it but this recipe is perfect!!

[Deely]

Perfect! Thank you for posting this Southern Lady! I used tenderized deer steak then followed your recipe to the letter. The result was a very flavorful and tender steak. This turned out better than my born and bred southern DH's. A definite keeper!