Kick off with succulent round steak bathed in tasty gravy, evolving into three distinct, scrumptious meals. This approach offers a quick meal solution, making your weeknight meal prep a breeze.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time3 hourshrs
Additional Time15 minutesmins
Total Time3 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course: Beef, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to cook round steak, meal prep with round steak, round steak meals, what to do with round steak
Servings: 18servings
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths
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Ingredients
6lbsround steak roaststop round, bottom round, eye of round, or sirloin tip round steak
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
6cupsof water
3tablespoonsbeef baseBetter Than Bouillon*
2tablespoonsdehydrated minced onion or 1 large onion finely chopped
Gravy
½cupflour
½cupcold water
Instructions
In a large Dutch oven, brown the steak roasts on all sides in a hot pan with vegetable oil. Ensure thorough browning for added flavor. Add more oil if needed.
If using fresh onion, sauté it in the pan with additional oil until tender.
Carefully deglaze the pan with 1 cup of water, scraping up brown bits. Add remaining water, adjusting to almost cover the meat.
Stir in beef base (Better Than Bouillon)
Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and roast in a preheated 325º oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender. Adjust time-based on roast thickness.
Remove from the oven, place ⅓ of the round steak on a cutting board, and slice into thick individual serving portions.
Cube the remaining ⅔ of the steak.
For the gravy, mix ½ cup flour with ½ cup water. Gradually stir into the pan on the stove over medium heat until it thickens. Adjust consistency with more flour mixture or water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve sliced round steak in a dish, topped with ⅓ of the gravy. Toss cubed round steak with the remaining ⅔ of the gravy. Divide cubed meat and gravy, refrigerating or freezing in two Ziploc bags for shortcut meals another day.
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Notes
Meal Prep Options:
Round Steak with Egg Noodles: Cook the round steak according to the instructions. Slice ⅓ of the round steak into thick cubes serving portions. Prepare egg noodles separately according to package instructions. Serve sliced round steak over a bed of egg noodles, drizzled with gravy.
Round Steak as a Steak: Cook the round steak according to the instructions. Use ⅓ of the round steak cut into 3 thick individual serving portions. Serve the sliced round steak as a standalone steak, accompanied by your favorite side dishes.
Round Steak Beef Stew: Cook the round steak according to the instructions. Cube the remaining ⅔ of the round steak. Prepare additional vegetables (carrots, potatoes, etc.) for the stew. In a large pot, combine cubed round steak, vegetables, a can of stewed tomatoes, and additional broth if needed. Simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors meld. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the beef stew in bowls as a standalone meal
Ensure even slicing for the steak option and cube the remaining meat for the stew.
Adjust gravy consistency as needed for each serving option. Monitor browning closely to prevent charring.
Control splattering when deglazing the pan.
Check for fork-tenderness around 1 hour. Ensure even slicing for moisture retention.