Looking for a budget-friendly yet mouthwatering steak dinner? This Garlic Butter Beef Round Steak recipe transforms an economical cut into a tender and flavorful delight. With a perfect balance of rich butter, aromatic garlic, and simple seasonings, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with savory goodness.
Garlic Butter Beef Round Steak Recipe
4
servings10
minutes15
minutes356
kcal25
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Ingredients
- For the Steak:
900 g 2 lb beef round steak
1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Equipment
Large skillet- tongs
- Cutting board et Knife
- Mixing Bowl
Directions
- Season the Steak
- Pat the beef round steak dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the steak.
- Sear the Steak
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the butter and swirl to coat the pan.
- Place the steaks in the hot pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the steaks from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add the butter.
- Once melted, stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice (if using). Stir well.
- Finish Cooking the Steak
- Return the steaks to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter over them.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally to coat with sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Rest & Serve
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Tenderize the Meat: Round steak is lean, so for extra tenderness, you can pound it with a meat mallet or marinate it in milk for a few hours.
What is beef round steak?
Beef round steak comes from the rear leg of the cow, making it a lean and budget-friendly cut. While not as tender as ribeye or sirloin, it can be made flavorful and juicy with proper cooking techniques like searing and using garlic butter.
