🥩 Country-Style Steak with Brown Gravy

Ingredients

• 4 beef cube steaks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2½ cups beef broth
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Season the steaks: Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Coat each steak generously in the seasoned flour.
2. Brown the steaks: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steaks for about 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the onions: Add butter and sliced onions to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Make the gravy: Sprinkle in 2 tbsp flour and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the beef broth and milk, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Season: Add Worcestershire sauce and adjust salt and pepper.
6. Simmer: Return the steaks to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25–35 minutes, until tender and the gravy is thick and rich.
7. Serve: Spoon plenty of brown gravy over the steaks. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits.

Tip: Keep the heat low while simmering—the slow cooking is what makes country-style steak tender and flavorful.