Smothered Steak

• sirloin tip steaks↗2 lbs

  (or a cheaper cut of beef such as flank steak)

• flour↗1⁄2 cup
• salt and pepper
• butter or olive oil and butter2 -3 tablespoons
• beef stock or water↗

  to cover

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pound the steak with a meat pounder to soften.

2. 2

   Dredge meat in flour, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Brown in a skillet on both sides in hot oil or butter or both.

4. 4

   Lower the heat and braise on very low heat until meat is fork tender (approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour) Remove meat from pan and set aside.

5. 5

   Add more water to skillet, if necessary, and adjust seasonings (flour, salt and pepper) Stir constantly on low heat to make a rich, brown gravy.

6. 6

   Place the meat into the gravy mixture and heat through.

7. 7

   Serve on a meat platter.