President Ford's Braised Eye Round Steak

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Beef eye of round steaks are simmered in a red wine sauce until tender enough to cut with a fork. This is said to be one of former President Ford's favorite recipes.

Close up on a plate of two President Ford's braised eye round steak.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 large onions, sliced

  • 12 (4 ounce) beef eye of round steaks

  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour for coating

  • 1 cup Burgundy wine

  • 1 cup beef consomme

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer onions to a bowl.

    Onions cooking in oil until lightly browned and tender.

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  2. Season steaks with seasoned salt and thyme, then dust lightly with flour. Fry steaks in the skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

    Steaks seasoned, lightly dusted with flour and frying until browned.

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  3. Pour red wine and beef consommé into the skillet with steaks. Return onions to the skillet. Cook until the aroma of wine dissipates, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Red wine and beef consommé poured into the skillet, and onions placed back in, cooking until aroma dissipates.

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  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Serve steaks with sauce, garnish with chopped parsley.

    Steaks after simmering for an hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

342 Calories
17g Fat
10g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 347mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 501mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.