Spoon Tender Round Steak

Get ready to fall in love with the melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness of Spoon Tender Round Steak—a classic comfort food recipe that transforms an affordable cut of beef into a hearty masterpiece. This dish features perfectly seared beef round steak, slow-simmered in a savory blend of beef broth, caramelized onions, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, resulting in unbelievably tender meat that can be cut with a spoon. The rich, velvety gravy, thickened to perfection, makes this recipe utterly satisfying. With a simple prep process and a long, low simmer for maximum flavor, this homestyle meal is ideal for cozy family dinners. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete, soul-warming comfort food experience. Perfect for slow-cooked beef lovers looking for a deeply flavorful, fuss-free meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef round steak
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 cups beef broth
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the round steak and cut it into 4-6 serving-sized portions.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.

Step 3

Dredge each piece of steak in the flour mixture, coating thoroughly on both sides, and shake off the excess flour.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Sear the steak on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Slice the yellow onion into thin rings and add it to the same skillet. Sauté until softened and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Deglaze the skillet by pouring in 1 cup of the beef broth, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 8

Return the seared steak to the skillet and pour in the remaining beef broth. Add garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce, and stir to combine.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the steak is fork-tender.

Step 10

To make the gravy, remove the steak from the skillet and keep warm.

Step 11

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth, then slowly stir it into the skillet with the simmering broth.

Step 12

Increase the heat to medium and cook the gravy, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 13

Return the steak to the skillet, spoon the gravy over the meat, and serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1952.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2262.8

Total Fat 80.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.2g
Cholesterol 771.1mg	0%
Sodium 8724.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 8.2g
Protein 286.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 286.2mg	0%
Iron 35.1mg	0%
Potassium 4766.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 52.1%

Carbs: 15.0%