This comforting Spanish Fried Steak is a family-style favorite featuring tender beef simmered in a robust sauce of catsup, onions, and garlic. The meat becomes incredibly tender after hours of slow cooking, soaking up the sweet and savory flavors of the broth. It pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious gravy. Ideal for busy weeknights or hearty family dinners, this dish offers a nostalgic, home-cooked taste that brings warmth to the table. Simple ingredients transform into a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
Spanish Fried Steak-Mom’S
Description
This comforting Spanish Fried Steak is a family-style favorite featuring tender beef simmered in a robust sauce of catsup, onions, and garlic. The meat becomes incredibly tender after hours of slow cooking, soaking up the sweet and savory flavors of the broth. It pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious gravy. Ideal for busy weeknights or hearty family dinners, this dish offers a nostalgic, home-cooked taste that brings warmth to the table. Simple ingredients transform into a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt lard or shortening in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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In a shallow dish, mix flour with salt and pepper to coat the beef steaks evenly.
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Fry the coated steaks in the hot fat until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Transfer the browned steaks to a slow cooker or heavy pot.
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Add water, catsup, onions, and celery to the pot with the meat.
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Cover and cook on low heat for approximately 4 hours, or until the meat is tender.
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If a thicker gravy is desired, mix flour with water to make a slurry and stir into the pot during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 462.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.4g41%
- Saturated Fat 8.7g44%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 33.9mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 54.4g19%
- Dietary Fiber 9.6g39%
- Sugars 4.3g
- Protein 9.2g19%
* 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
This dish adapts well to slow cooker methods. For best results, use chuck steaks for tenderness.
Serve with mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, or rice to absorb the flavorful gravy.
If using a slow cooker, brown the meat in a skillet first to enhance flavor, though you can also sear directly in the slow cooker if it has a sauté function.
