Ingredients
- 2 pounds bottom round or top round steak, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into half moons
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place steak on cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Dredge each steak in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown steak on both sides in batches. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, then onions and carrots; sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to low; add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juices, Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, thyme, and paprika.
- Return steak to the pot, nestling into the sauce.
- Cover and bake in preheated oven for about 2 hours, until meat is fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
- Optional: Use smoked paprika or substitute oregano for marjoram.
- Add extra vegetables like celery or mushrooms for variety.
- For thicker sauce, stir in 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water before serving.
- Can be prepared on stovetop (1 1/2 hours simmer) or slow cooker (low 6–8 hours or high 4–5 hours).
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
