Southern Fried Steak with Gravy
Source of Recipe
Heidi
List of Ingredients
Southern Fried Steak with Gravy
1 to 1 1/2 pounds round steak, cut into square (pieces) individual
servings if possible
2 medium onions, sliced
1 tablespoon shortening, lard, or butter
2 tablespoon flour
2 cups hot water
1/2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
1 teaspoon ketchup (optional)
salt, pepper, cayenne, to taste
Recipe
Beat steaks with meat mallot or the edge of a plate to break down
tissues. Salt and pepper. Brown the steaks in the hot shortening and
then set aside to make the gravy. In the same hot fat, brown the
onions, adding more shortening if necessary. Blend in the flour and
add 2 cups hot water and season to taste with salt, pepper, and
cayenne. Add the steaks to the gravy; add the Kitchen Bouquet and
Ketchup (optional). Cover pan and let simmer until tender.
If a tomato gravy is desired, add 1 cup tomato juice or canned
tomatoes along with some minced green bell pepper and 1 minced
garlic
clover. The bell pepper and onion should be browned with the onion.
Serves 4
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