BAKED STEAK IN GRAVY
The ultimate comfort food. Cubed steak baked in gravy until fork tender.
Servings 6 people
Calories 360kcal
Ingredients
- no stick cooking spray
- 6 pieces (about 1 1/2 lbs) cubed steak
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4-5 cups water
- 2-3 packages gravy mix optional)
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with no stick cooking spray.
- Cut the cubed steaks into desired size pieces.
- Place flour into a dish or plate. Place each piece of steak in the flour and pat it onto both sides. Season both sides with salt and pepper and set aside onto a plate.
- Spray a large skillet with no stick cooking spray. Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place 2 or 3 pieces of meat in the oil and brown about 2 minutes on each side. Continue with the remaining steaks. Place the steaks into baking dish.
- Prepare the gravy....whisk small amount (1/4-1/3 cup) of flour into the oil, whisk constantly, until smooth. The amount of flour will depend on the oil remaining in pan. **Use the flour the steaks were rolled in. Cook about 3 minutes, or until mixture becomes a caramel- colored brown. Add water slowly and whisk until mixture is smooth. Continue to whisk another 3-4 minutes. Add more water if gravy seems too thick.
- Pour the gravy over the steaks, Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 2 1/2 hours. Check meat after 2 hours. Meat will be fork tender, do not over bake.
- May use packages of gravy mix if not making gravy from scratch.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
*Season both sides of the meat.
*Brown the meat on both sides before putting it in to bake.
*Use a good gravy base. I alike to have a lot of extra gravy in the pan. You will want it for your mashed potatoes too!
*Bake it for about 2 1/2 hours with aluminum foil wrapped tightly on it. I like to start checking it after this time. We want it to be fork tender. If the gravy is starting to dry up, add a little more or even stir in a little water.
Prepare the steaks, cover with gravy, cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate. Set the pan out of refrigerator about 20 minutes, then bake as directed.
Helpful Tips for Making This Baked Steak
*Use cubed steaks, they get more tender than the round steak.*Season both sides of the meat.
*Brown the meat on both sides before putting it in to bake.
*Use a good gravy base. I alike to have a lot of extra gravy in the pan. You will want it for your mashed potatoes too!
*Bake it for about 2 1/2 hours with aluminum foil wrapped tightly on it. I like to start checking it after this time. We want it to be fork tender. If the gravy is starting to dry up, add a little more or even stir in a little water.
* Can I make this baked steak ahead of time?
YES! I always prepare it a day ahead of time.Prepare the steaks, cover with gravy, cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate. Set the pan out of refrigerator about 20 minutes, then bake as directed.