Round Steak and Gravy for Supper

Steak and Gravy

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 105 mins
Total: 2 hrs
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Yield: 4 to 6 portions

This round steak is browned and then baked and served with homemade pan gravy. You can serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans. Or, you can serve it with any of your family's favorite vegetables. This is a classic Southern supper recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds beef round steak

  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • Kosher salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/3 cup cold water, plus more as needed

  • 1/2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Cut round steak into serving-size pieces.

  3. Put 2 tablespoons of flour in a bowl and dredge steak portions to coat.

  4. In an ovenproof skillet or sauté pan over medium heat, brown round steak in hot oil.

  5. Season with salt and pepper; add beef broth, parsley, sugar, and thyme.

  6. Cover and transfer to oven; bake at 350 F for 1 1/2 hours, or until round steak is tender.

  7. Remove round steak to a serving platter.

  8. Measure pan juices into a large measuring cup; add enough water to make 1 1/2 cups. Return juices and water to pan and place over medium-low heat.

  9. Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of flour with 1/3 cup cold water; stir with​ a fork or whisk until smooth; stir into pan juices and add the Kitchen Bouquet or other browning sauce.

  10. Cook, constantly stirring, until thickened and bubbly.

  11. Serve gravy over round steak.

Recipe Variations

  • If you prefer, use 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • Gravy Magic seasoning is a good alternative for Kitchen Bouquet.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
301 Calories
15g Fat
6g Carbs
36g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 249mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 36g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 321mg 7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)