Three Easy Round Steak Meal Recipes - Barbara Bakes

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If you’re searching for round steak recipes that are simple and full of flavor, try these ideas. Start with tender round steak cooked in a savory gravy, then use it to create three unique and satisfying meals. It’s a time-saving way to make dinner exciting during busy weeknights.

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One thing I am mastering is to make the most of my grocery budget while creating delicious home-cooked meals for my family. That said, let me show you how to turn economical round steak into three mouthwatering dinners that everyone will love!

Round steak, cut from the rear leg of the beef, is a lean and budget-friendly cut that becomes incredibly tender when cooked properly. I’ve perfected a base recipe that transforms a few pounds of round steak into a versatile starting point for multiple meals.

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• Why You’ll Love These Round Steak Recipes
• Round Steak Recipes
• Recipe Ingredients
• How To Make Easy Round Steak
• Recipe FAQs
• Expert Tips
• My Favorite Round Steak Dishes
• Delicious Beef Recipes To Consider
• Easy Round Steak Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Why You’ll Love These Round Steak Recipes

• Versatility: Offers several ways to enjoy round steak, catering to different tastes and meal preferences.
• Budget-Friendly: Round steak is an economical cut that becomes remarkably tender using this method. The rich gravy stretches the meat further, giving you maximum value from your grocery budget.
• Flavorful: Browning the steak and making homemade gravy ensures a rich and savory taste.
• Smart Meal Planning: One cooking session yields three different meals, saving you precious time during busy weeknights. Just cook once, then transform the base dish into unique dinners throughout the week.

🍜 When you’re craving comfort food, there’s nothing better cooking quick, like simple beef and noodles. It’s easy, hearty, and perfect for family dinners!

Round Steak Recipes

Below is the recipe for preparing the round steak, and then you’re ready to make these three amazing meals that your family will definitely love!

1. Round Steak Beef Stew
2. Round Steak Beef and Gravy
3. Simple Beef and Noodles

Recipe Ingredients

• Round steak roasts
• Vegetable oil
• Beef base -I recommend Better Than Bouillon
• Onion
• Cornstarch

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Easy Round Steak

Step 1: In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil and add the steak roasts.

Step 2: Brown the steak roasts on all sides for added flavor.

Step 3: Use fresh diced onion, sauté them until tender, deglazing the pan with water.

Step 4: Add beef base (Better Than Bouillon) and mix.

Step 5: Roast in a preheated 325º oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender. Remove, slice 2 pounds of the round steak for serving, and cube the remaining meat.

Step 6: For gravy, use pan juices after cooking meat. Mix cornstarch with water, stir into pan until thick. Toss cubed round steak with the remaining gravy and freeze in two Ziploc bags for shortcut meals another day.

Recipe FAQs

How can I prevent charring during browning?

Monitor heat closely, adjust oil quantity, and flip the roasts to ensure even browning.

Can I freeze the entire cooked dish?

It’s recommended to separate sliced and cubed meat with gravy before freezing for better reheating results.

How do I prevent tough meat?

Make sure to brown the meat well and cook it until it’s truly fork-tender – this usually takes 2.5-3 hours in the oven. If you can easily pierce the meat with a fork, it’s ready.

Can make this recipe in the slow cooker?

Yes, you can adapt this recipe for a slow cooker. Brown the steak roasts as instructed, then transfer everything to your slow cooker, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.

Expert Tips

• Slicing Tips: Ensure even slicing for the steak option and cube the remaining meat for the stew.
• Slow Cooker Option: Brown the steak as directed, then transfer everything to a slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low.
• Check In: Check for fork-tenderness around 1 hour.
• Prevent Charring: Monitor the heat and flip steaks regularly while browning.
• Make Smooth Gravy: Whisk cornstarch with cold water before adding to the hot pan juices.

My Favorite Round Steak Dishes

• Beef and Gravy: I’ll typically cook the beef and gravy base on a lazy Sunday. Then I’ll serve it cut like you would a typical roast over mashed potatoes. It’s old fashioned comfort food at it’s finest and my family loves the smell as it braises all afternoon.
• Beef and Noodles: Another night I’ll serve the beef and gravy beef bourguignon style with lots of cracked pepper over noodles with sour cream on top. The beef is already tender and flavorful. So all I have to do is warm it up, or thaw it if I’ve tucked it away in the freezer, boil some noodles and it’s ready to serve on a busy weeknight.
• Round Steak Beef Stew: The third meal you can make from the cubed meat and gravy is Round Steak Beef Stew. It’s a great shortcut for making beef stew. The beef is already tender and the gravy flavorful, so all you need to add is the vegetables and change up the gravy a little bit.Then you’ll have a quick homemade stew ready in just minutes.

Delicious Beef Recipes To Consider

• Homemade California Burrito Recipe
• Homemade Steak Fajitas Recipe
• Easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs
• Easy Beef And Cheese Enchiladas

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Easy Round Steak Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Round steak recipes you'll love. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Easy and budget-friendly too. Prep Time15 minutes minsCook Time3 hours hrsAdditional Time15 minutes minsTotal Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins Servings: 18 servings Calories: 357kcal Author: Melissa Griffiths Cook ModePrevent your screen from going to sleep

Ingredients

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• 6 lbs round steak roasts top round, bottom round, eye of round, or sirloin tip round steak
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 cups of water
• 3 tablespoons beef base Better Than Bouillon*
• 2 tablespoons dehydrated minced onion or 1 large onion finely chopped
• Gravy
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup cold water

Instructions

• In a large Dutch oven, brown the steak roasts on all sides in a hot pan with vegetable oil. Ensure thorough browning for added flavor. Add more oil if needed.
• If using fresh onion, sauté it in the pan with additional oil until tender.
• Carefully deglaze the pan with 1 cup of water, scraping up brown bits. Add remaining water, adjusting to almost cover the meat.
• Stir in beef base (Better Than Bouillon)
• Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and roast in a preheated 325º oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender. Adjust time-based on roast thickness.
• Remove from the oven, place ⅓ of the round steak on a cutting board, and slice into thick individual serving portions.
• Cube the remaining ⅔ of the steak.
• For the gravy, mix ½ cup flour with ½ cup water. Gradually stir into the pan on the stove over medium heat until it thickens. Adjust consistency with more flour mixture or water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve sliced round steak in a dish, topped with ⅓ of the gravy. Toss cubed round steak with the remaining ⅔ of the gravy. Divide cubed meat and gravy, refrigerating or freezing in two Ziploc bags for shortcut meals another day.

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Notes

• Gravy is too thin or too thick? For thin gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the simmering gravy. For thick gravy, gradually add beef broth or water until you reach your desired consistency.
• Freezing Tips: Separate sliced and cubed meat with gravy before freezing for easy reheating.
• For extra flavor, add mushrooms while braising the meat
• Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing for juicier results

Round Steak Meals:

1. Round Steak Beef Stew
2. Round Steak Beef and Gravy
3. Simple Beef and Noodles

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 307mgFacebookPinterest