Three Easy Round Steak Meal Recipes | Barbara Bakes (2024)

Looking for a delicious and versatile round steak recipe? Look no further! These Three Easy Round Steak Meals start with fork-tender round steak in a flavorful gravy, and then they’re transformed into three completely different mouthwatering dishes. It’s a shortcut meal idea that streamlines your weeknight cooking.

Round steak comes from the cow’s hind legs, and while it’s a lean cut, it can be tough if not cooked properly. I used to buy big, thick round steaks, but nowadays, I opt for 6 lbs of round steak roasts, such as Sirloin Tip Round Steak roasts.

This round steak with gravy recipe has become a staple in my kitchen. It’s a family favorite, and the best part? You cook the meat and gravy once and get three different meals from it. It’s not just a delicious option; it’s a smart way to save time during the week.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Versatility: Offers several ways to enjoy round steak, catering to different tastes and meal preferences.
2. Convenience: Prepares a bulk quantity for multiple meals, saving time on busy days.
3. Flavorful: Browning the steak and making homemade gravy ensures a rich and savory taste.
4. Efficiency: Utilizes meal prep and freezer-friendly options for quick future meals, optimizing meal planning.

Recipe Ingredients

• 6 lbs round steak roasts
• Vegetable oil
• Beef base
• Onion
• Cornstarch

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Round Steak

Step#1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil and had the steak roasts.

Step #2. Brown the steak roasts on all sides for added flavor.

Step #3. Use fresh diced onion, sauté them until tender, deglazing the pan with water.

Step #4. Add beef base (Better Than Bouillon) and mix.

Step #5. Roast in a preheated 325º oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender. Remove, slice 2 pounds of the round steak for serving, and cube the remaining meat.

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Step #6. For gravy, use pan juices after cooking meat. Mix cornstarch with water, stir into pan until thick. Toss cubed round steak with the remaining gravy and freeze in two Ziploc bags for shortcut meals another day.

Recipe FAQs

Expert Tips

• Ensure even slicing for the steak option and cube the remaining meat for the stew.
• Adjust gravy consistency as needed for each serving option.
• Monitor browning closely to prevent charring.
• Control splattering when deglazing the pan.
• Check for fork-tenderness around 1 hour.
• Evenly slice for moisture retention.

How Can I Make Gravy Smooth?

Gravy is a great way to add tons of flavor and to stretch a meal just a bit further. You’ll get lots of flavor from deglazing the pan after you seared the meat before braising the round steak.How do you make a smooth gravy with no lumps? It’s all in whisking your thickener before adding to the pan.

Grab a whisk and a small mixing bowl, or a measuring shaker, and add your thickening agent (flour or cornstarch typically – lots of people love Wondra Flour for thickening gravies), then add cold water and shake or whisk until no lumps. This only takes a small amount of time so you can make sure it is lump-free before pouring the slurry into the pan or skillet to thicken the gravy liquid.

If you often have trouble with lumpy gravy, try adding some of the hot braising liquid to the flour/water slurry to warm up the slurry before adding it to the pan.

What sides pair well with these round steak meals?

These round steak meals go great with mashed potatoes with caramelized onions, easy rice with lemons, or a medley of roasted vegetables like green beans with almonds. Choose your favorite sides to complement the rich and savory flavors.

3 More Dishes You Can Make With Round Steak

• Beef and Gravy: I’ll typically cook the beef and gravy base on a lazy Sunday. Then I’ll serve it cut like you would a typical roast over mashed potatoes. It’s old fashioned comfort food at it’s finest and my family loves the smell as it braises all afternoon.
• Beef and Noodles: Another night I’ll serve the beef and gravy beef bourguignon style with lots of cracked pepper over noodles with sour cream on top.The beef is already tender and flavorful. So all I have to do is warm it up, or thaw it if I’ve tucked it away in the freezer, boil some noodles and it’s ready to serve on a busy weeknight.
• Round Steak Beef Stew: The third meal you can make from the cubed meat and gravy is Round Steak Beef Stew. It’s a great shortcut for making beef stew. The beef is already tender and the gravy flavorful, so all you need to add is the vegetables and change up the gravy a little bit. Then you’ll have a quick homemade stew ready in just minutes.

If you don’t want to cook enough round steak to make all three meals, I also have the recipes for each round steak recipe individually.

• Round Steak Beef and Gravy
• Round Steak Beef and Noodles
• Round Steak Beef Stew
• If you prefer, you can make a similar dish in the pressure cooker, Pressure Cooker Sirloin Tips in Gravy.

I also have an Eye of Round Roast recipe with carrots, onions, and mushrooms that’s terrific if you’re looking for an eye of round roast recipe.

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