Loris Smothered Cube Steaks Recipes

Steps:

• In small bowl mix 4 seasonings.
• Place flour in a flat surfaced dish (save unused flour for smothering).
• Sprinkle front and back side of each steak piece and rub deep into groves of steak.
• Heat oil to medium high in skillet (cast iron is best).
• Dredge each piece in flour, press in with finger tips. Re-dredge in flour again and place carefully in hot oil for 1 minute and then turn back heat to medium.
• Fry steak 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove, drain on a separate plate.
• Remove all but 2-3 Tbs of oil, over medium high heat, sprinkle with 3 Tbs flour, whisking until well mixed and roux browns.
• Add water, bouillon cube and remaining seasoning. Mix until gravy begins to thicken slightly. Test taste for spice as this is the time to adjust (salt or water).
• Replace steak back in gravy and spread onion rings over the tops.
• Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place flour on a sheet of wax paper.
• Lightly season steaks with salt and pepper.
• Coat steaks with flour, shake off excess
• In large skillet brown steaks on both sides in hot oil.
• Place fries and onions in a rectangular 3-quart baking dish.
• Top with steaks.
• In small bowl stir together soup and milk; pour over steaks, fries and onions.
• Tightly cover with foil.
• Bake about 1 hour or until steaks and onions are tender.

Steps:

• Season steaks with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add half of the steaks and sear until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining steaks.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Add broth, any accumulated juices from the steaks, lemon juice, paprika, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Pour over steaks, sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

Steps:

• Pound the steak with a meat pounder to soften.
• Dredge meat in flour, salt and pepper.
• Brown in a skillet on both sides in hot oil or butter or both.
• Lower the heat and braise on very low heat until meat is fork tender (approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour) Remove meat from pan and set aside.
• Add more water to skillet, if necessary, and adjust seasonings (flour, salt and pepper) Stir constantly on low heat to make a rich, brown gravy.
• Place the meat into the gravy mixture and heat through.
• Serve on a meat platter.