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Country Style Steak

Source of Recipe


From "Bill Neal's Southern Cooking"






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• 3/4 tsp dried thyme
  
• 3/4 tsp dried sage
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  
• 2-1/2 lbs. lean beef steaks, such as round, 1/2-inch thick
  
• 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch squares
  
• Peanut oil or lard, if needed
  
• 6 Tbsp flour
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 4 cups sliced onions
  
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  
• 1/2 tsp sugar
  
• 3 cups cold water or beef stock
  






Instructions



1. Combine the pepper, thyme, sage, salt and red pepper flakes in a bowl and rub the steaks well all over with the mixture. Set aside to season for at least 20 minutes, preferably overnight, covered, in the refrigerator.
   
   
2. Render the bacon in the skillet or saute pan until it browns. Remove the bacon, drain and set aside. If necessary, add fat to the pan for browning the steaks. Combine the flour and salt on a plate and dredge the steaks, reserving the remaining flour for thickening the gravy.
   
   
3. Over medium heat, brown the beef well on each side and reserve the steaks. Add the onions and garlic and saute over low heat until tender. Sprinkle with the sugar and the remaining flour. Stir in well, raise heat to medium, and cook until golden. Add the water or stock slowly, stirring constantly. Return the steaks and bacon to the pan and simmer for 40 minutes, or until very tender.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.