This braised steak and mushrooms recipe cooks affordable cuts of meat in a savory mushroom onion sauce.
Round steak and mushrooms are slow-cooked with onions in a rich and beefy gravy in this delish, one-dish dinner.
It’s the Best Braised Steak for Families and Gatherings Because …
- Braising is an easy technique where tougher (and more affordable) cuts of beef are slow-cooked to tender and juicy perfection.
- The one-pot method is ideal for the Dutch oven or slow cookers and simplifies prep, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
- The sauce can be customized with added veggies or spices for extra flavor.
- The dish pairs especially well with filling starches like mashed potatoes, bread, and pasta.
Ingredients and Variations
Steak: This recipe is perfect for tougher cuts of beef like round steak (preferably top round or round tip). Other cuts like cube steak or chuck will also work, be sure to tenderize steaks to an even thickness with a meat mallet.
Gravy: The juices from the steak blended with the broth, Worcestershire, and thyme give this sauce its rich and savory flavor. A little heavy whipping cream or sour cream added in Step 6 will make the sauce extra rich and velvety.
Variations: Any mushrooms will do, so feel free to experiment with crimini, shiitake, or sliced portobellos instead of regular button mushrooms. Sliced zucchini, diced tomatoes, or any leftover veggies in the fridge can be added for even more flavor (and savings)!
How to Make Braised Steak
- Tenderize steaks and season them (recipe below).
- Brown steaks in oil in a Dutch oven and remove them.
- Cook mushrooms and onions in butter and add steaks back to the pot.
- Add beef broth, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce to the pot.
- Cover and bake.
- Remove steaks and make gravy.
Braised Steak Success
- Always tenderize the steaks before browning them in Step 1. This breaks down the fibers in the meat and allows the sauce to infuse the steaks with juicy flavor!
- Round steak cooks fast because it is so thin, so be careful not to over-brown it since it will cook more in the oven.
- This dish is all about low and slow cooking for tender results and rich, savory flavor, so it’s okay to cook it longer if necessary.
Serving Suggestions
Braised steak and mushrooms is tailor-made for one of our delicious mashed potatoes recipes. Try creamy garlic, Irish colcannon, or easy microwave mashed potatoes. For those busy weeknights, make things easier on yourself with microwaveable Bob Evans mashed potatoes, which taste just like homemade. Or, try some rice a roni or one pot creamy garlic pasta.
Balance out your meal with delicious veggies like oven-roasted asparagus, roasted Brussels sprouts, or a simple salad.
Leftovers
- Keep leftover braised steak and mushrooms in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat on low on the stovetop and add a little milk or cream to loosen the sauce if necessary.
- Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 4 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Braised Steak and Mushrooms
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds round steak
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil up to 2 tablespoons as needed
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 ¼ cups beef broth low sodium
- ½ teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Pound meat with a mallet to ½ inch thickness. Season with salt & pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown steaks on each side (add more olive oil if needed). Remove and set aside.
- Add mushrooms, onions, and butter to Dutch oven. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes then add the steaks back to the pan.
- Combine beef broth, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce, and pour into pan. Cover and bake in oven for 2½-3 hours, or until fork-tender. Remove steaks from liquid and set aside.
- Make a slurry by combining cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring liquid to a boil and whisk cornstarch mixture in, a little bit at a time, until it reaches desired consistency.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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This was a big hit with my better half.
That is awesome, Mary. I am so happy it was a hit!