Paula Deen Smothered Steak Recipes

STEAK DIANE

Steps:

• Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and salt, and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are tender. Stir in the parsley; pour the sauce into a small metal bowl or saucepan, cover, and keep warm. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Cook the steaks over medium-high heat, turning them once, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium. Serve the steaks with the mushroom sauce.

RIB-EYE STEAK WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallot, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Stir in cream, and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Set aside, and keep warm.
• Sprinkle steaks evenly with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add steaks, in batches if necessary, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from pan, and let stand for 10 minutes. Serve steaks with mushroom sauce. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.
• Note: You can make this sauce ahead and rewarm just before serving. For the steaks, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. And don't be tempted to cut into them right away after they're cooked. Let them stand for 10 minutes before serving.

SMOTHERED STEAK DEEPLY SOUTHERN

Steps:

• In small bowl mix 4 seasonings.
• Place flour in a flat surfaced dish (save unused flour for smothering).
• Sprinkle front and back side of each steak piece and rub deep into groves of steak.
• Heat oil to medium high in skillet (cast iron is best).
• Dredge each piece in flour, press in with finger tips. Re-dredge in flour again and place carefully in hot oil for 1 minute and then turn back heat to medium.
• Fry steak 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove, drain on a separate plate.
• Remove all but 2-3 Tbs of oil, over medium high heat, sprinkle with 3 Tbs flour, whisking until well mixed and roux browns.
• Add water, bouillon cube and remaining seasoning. Mix until gravy begins to thicken slightly. Test taste for spice as this is the time to adjust (salt or water).
• Replace steak back in gravy and spread onion rings over the tops.
• Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK & GRAVY - PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• HOUSE SEASONING:.
• Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• STEAK:.
• Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle 1 side of the meat with the House Seasoning and the other side with the seasoning salt, and then dredge the meat in buttermilk and then flour.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 2 or 4 of the steaks to the hot oil and fry until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.
• Remove each steak to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Repeat with the remaining steaks, adding up to 1/4 cup more oil, as needed.
• Drain all but 4 TBS drippings, and scrapings.
• GRAVY:.
• Add 4 tablespoons flour to the pan drippings, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon.
• Stir in the pepper and the salt.
• Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the flour is medium brown and the mixture is bubbly.
• Slowly add the whole milk, stirring constantly with whisk.
• Return the steaks to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat to low, and place the onions on top of the steaks.
• Cover the pan, and let simmer for 30 minutes.
• NOTE:.
• See Paula Deen's biscuits to serve with this.

SMOTHERED ROUND STEAK WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Sprinkle each side of the round steak pieces with salt and pepper, rubbing seasoning into the meat.
• Combine 1/2 cup flour and garlic powder in a 1-gallon resealable bag. Add steak pieces, seal bag, and shake to evenly coat all the pieces.
• Heat 1/3 cup of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add seasoned and floured steak pieces to the skillet in a single layer in batches and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with remaining pieces, adding more oil, if necessary, until all are browned.
• Add onion slices to the same skillet and stir, coating onions with pan drippings, until onion slices have separated and are just beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Move onions to one side of the skillet and return browned steak pieces to the skillet. Spread steak evenly in the skillet and place onions on top.
• Stir together water, beef base, and Worcestershire sauce in a microwave-safe container. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, and pour into the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the steak is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Remove the steak from the skillet and add reserved 1/2 cup of flour to the pan drippings. Increase heat to medium; stir briskly and cook until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in milk and keep stirring until gravy bubbles again. Return steak, onions, and any accumulated juices to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well combined, about 10 minutes.