A Delicious Smothered Steak & Mushroom
Gravy Recipe
It’s the perfect Southern Home-cooked Meal full of flavor!
This Smothered steak & mushrooms recipe can be served
over a bed of rice or creamy mashed potatoes and a side of veggies.
It makes for such a delicious comfort meal, especially for us Southern folks who love a good wholesome meal.
Seared to perfection! These Tender and well-seasoned steaks are simmered to perfection in a rich savory hearty brown gravy. The gravy is filled with garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions that give this dish such a good veggie boost. The gravy is so flavorful, luscious, and creamy. I like to make extra gravy to pour over my rice or potatoes. A good tasting Gravy makes a meal complete.
The meat is so soft, tender and falls apart perfectly.
It’s melt in your mouth delicious!
Steak or chicken that’s cooked and smothered in gravy is such a southern tradition. But what makes this dish awesome, is that it’s so affordable. Most of the ingredients should be a pantry staple, so if anything you should only need to pick up a few ingredients from the grocery store. For this recipe you can use whatever cut of meat that you like. I’m a fan of sirloin steaks because they are inexpensive and super affordable. Especially if you’re cooking for a family or a small crowd. You can use thin or petite sirloin steaks- whichever your budget allows.
For this recipe all you have to do is add a few squirts of the Worcestershire sauce and season lightly with the dry seasonings. I like to season both sides of the steak. Be moderate, but there’s no need to over season. I like to use the low sodium beef broth when simmering my steaks. But feel free to use water instead. While you simmer the steaks, make sure you keep an eye on the liquid. It will reduce and you may need to add extra broth or water.
Note that the cooking time will vary, it depends on the cut of meat & thickness. It could take up to two hours to cook. I recommend that you allow the meat to simmer on low medium for a few hours. But allow the meat to cook until it is super tender and melt in your mouth. In the last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time, I like to add the mushrooms and do a taste test of the gravy. For the gravy make any adjustments if needed. And don’t forget to add the cornstarch slurry because that is what will help give you a hearty thick brown gravy.
This hearty smothered steak & mushrooms gravy dish is so good.
It’s super affordable and makes such a flavorful meal.
Just pair over a bed of rice or creamy mashed potatoes.
I hope you enjoy this delicious and super fulfilling southern recipe!
Smothered Steak & Mushroom Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 Ib Sirloin Steaks
- 8 oz Sliced Mushrooms
- 1/2 Onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 Green Bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 to 4 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 to 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- Worcestershire sauce A few squirts
- Cajun seasoning or Salt For Taste
- Seasoned black pepper For Taste
- Garlic & Herb seasoning For Taste
- Onion powder For Taste
- 14.5 oz Can Low-sodium Beef broth You may need 2 cans or use water instead
- Cornstarch slurry 1 Tbsp Cornstarch & 2 Tbsps Water Thickens Gravy
- Tip: Optional - The Lipton Beefy Onion Soup & Dip mix I like to add a pinch to the gravy if I have on hand.
Instructions
- Clean & prep the sirloin steaks. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Add a few squirts of the Worcestershire sauce to the meat & season with the dry seasonings (Season both sides).
- Tip: For the dry seasonings: Just season lightly & add enough Worcestershire sauce to coat the steaks. Rub the seasonings & sauce into the meat.
- Optional: Let the meat marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a pot or skillet, add the olive oil & allow it to get hot.
- Add the steaks and sear on both sides. Allow the meat to cook until browned which should take about 3 to 5 minutes each side.
- Next, add the veggies: Sliced onion, bell peppers, & garlic.
- Add the beef broth and allow the liquid to come to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover pot with a lid, and allow the meat to cook until tender.
- Note: Cooking time will vary depending on thickness / cut of meat etc.
- The meat should cook for a few hours until soft/tender, so throughout the cooking time check the liquid and add extra water/broth if needed.
- When the steak is almost done, add the cornstarch slurry to thicken up the gravy.
- Tip: Do a taste test of the gravy and adjust with the same dry seasonings if needed.
- Once the meat is tender, add the mushrooms and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- The meat should be fully cooked. Check for doneness with a thermometer if unsure. but the steak will be soft/tender.
- Serve over a bed of rice or creamy mashed potatoes, enjoy!
