This comforting “Spanish Fried Steak” is a classic home-style comfort dish that delivers deep, savory flavors with every bite. Thinly sliced beef is dredged in seasoned flour and fried until golden, then slow-cooked in a hearty sauce made from ketchup, water, sliced onions, and celery. The result is tender meat bathed in a thick, aromatic gravy that is perfect for soaking up with mashed potatoes or rice. It is an ideal weeknight dinner that feels like a warm hug, requiring minimal prep but offering maximum satisfaction. Simple ingredients come together to create a robust meal that the whole family will love, bringing a nostalgic, homestyle charm to your dinner table.
Spanish Fried Steak-Mom’S
Description
This comforting "Spanish Fried Steak" is a classic home-style comfort dish that delivers deep, savory flavors with every bite. Thinly sliced beef is dredged in seasoned flour and fried until golden, then slow-cooked in a hearty sauce made from ketchup, water, sliced onions, and celery. The result is tender meat bathed in a thick, aromatic gravy that is perfect for soaking up with mashed potatoes or rice. It is an ideal weeknight dinner that feels like a warm hug, requiring minimal prep but offering maximum satisfaction. Simple ingredients come together to create a robust meal that the whole family will love, bringing a nostalgic, homestyle charm to your dinner table.Ingredients
Directions
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Coat beef strips in flour mixed with salt and pepper.
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Heat lard or shortening in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
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Fry the coated beef pieces in hot fat until browned on both sides.
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Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker or large pot.
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Sauté minced garlic in the remaining fat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add water, catsup, sliced onions, and celery to the pot with the beef.
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Cover and simmer on low heat for 4 hours until meat is tender.
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Thicken the gravy with a flour and water mixture if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 69.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 28.2mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.6g6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Sugars 3.5g
- Protein 2.7g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to soak up the delicious gravy.
This recipe adapts well to a slow cooker (Crockpot) for easy hands-off cooking.
The term "Spanish" in this context likely refers to the tomato-based sauce rather than specific Spanish cuisine techniques.
For a richer flavor, you can substitute beef broth for half of the water.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
