Grace Love's Smothered Steak

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Seattle-based soul singer Grace Love was born in the South, and learned to cook watching her parents in the kitchen. This satisfying dish was created using pantry staples. She calls it smothered because it's covered and finished in the oven. She calls it simple, but it's definitely comfort food at its Southern finest. Serve over steamed white rice.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
54 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 24 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Spice Rub:

  • 1 tablespoon sea salt

  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons powdered honey

  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steak:

  • 2 pounds beef chuck steak

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 onions, diced

  • 2 yellow bell peppers, diced

  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms

  • ½ cup water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine sea salt, garlic salt, black pepper, brown sugar, powdered honey, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to make spice rub.

  3. Measure out 2 tablespoons of the spice rub and use to season steak on all sides.

  4. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until they start to become translucent, about 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and mushrooms; saute until tender, about 3 minutes.

  5. Clear a space in the center of the skillet; add seasoned steak. Cook until surface of the steak starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip steak. Pour water into the skillet and cover with aluminum foil.

  6. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and cook until steak pulls apart when pierced with a fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Cook's Note:

Substitute vegetable stock for the water if preferred.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the spice rub. The actual amount of spice rub consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

461 Calories
32g Fat
16g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 461
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 3175mg 138%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 29g 57%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 496mg 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.