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Cooking with round steak served with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Cooking with Round Steak and Gravy Made Easy

Learn how to cook tender round steak with rich gravy using oven, stovetop, or crockpot methods. Perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Person
Course: Main Dish, American
Cuisine: Main Dish, American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs round steak
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: gravy mix or cornstarch slurry for thickening

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Oven or Crockpot
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Season steak with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. Remove steak; sauté onions and garlic until softened.
  4. Add beef broth and return steak to pan.
  5. Oven: Cover and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1–1.5 hours.
  6. Stovetop: Simmer covered on low for 1–1.5 hours.
  7. Crockpot: Cook on low for 6–8 hours with onions, garlic, and broth.
  8. Optional: Thicken gravy with cornstarch slurry before serving.
  9. Slice steak against the grain; serve with gravy.

Notes

  • Sear the steak well to lock in juices.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days or frozen for longer.