Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
4 pound

boneless round steak

3/4-inch-thick, cut into serving pieces

2 tbsp

shortening

melted

0.5 cup

onion

minced

0.75 cup

catsup

0.38 cup

water

0.25 cup

vinegar

1 tbsp

brown sugar

firmly packed

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp

prepared mustard

0.5 tsp

salt

0.13 tsp

pepper

1 unit

parsley sprigs

fresh

1 unit

red apple rings

spiced

1 unit

lemon slices

1 unit

red maraschino cherries

cut in half

Step 1
~6 min

Trim excess fat from steak and cut into 10 serving-size pieces.

Step 2
~6 min

Melt shortening in a large skillet and brown steak on each side.

Step 3
~6 min

Remove meat to a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish and set aside.

Step 4
~6 min

Reserve pan drippings in the skillet.

Step 5
~6 min

Sauté minced onion in the reserved drippings until tender.

Step 6
~6 min

Set the sautéed onion aside.

Step 7
~6 min

In a separate bowl, combine catsup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.

Step 8
~6 min

Add the catsup mixture to the sautéed onion in the skillet and mix well.

Step 9
~6 min

Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 10
~6 min

Pour the sauce over the steak in the baking dish.

Step 11
~6 min

Cover the baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, or until steak is tender.

Step 12
~6 min

Remove the meat to a serving platter.

Step 13
~6 min

Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs and spiced apple rings topped with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry half, if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes before browning.

Adjust the amount of brown sugar to suit your taste.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steak is cooked to your desired doneness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day in advance and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.

Pair with a green salad or roasted vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mashed potatoes
Green beans
Dinner Rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food classic, often served at family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family Dinners
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

family dinner
weeknight meal
casual gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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