Family Recipe: Mom’s Baked Steak

A few weeks ago Jake asked me if I could make my “Mom’s Baked Steak” recipe for dinner.  Unfortunately I couldn’t find her recipe.  She was at a conference that day and was unable to call me until later so we pulled one from online that seemed similar, it was good but not like Moms.  I wrote it down this time so the next time I pick up Cube Steak I can make it for him without scrambling around trying to get the recipe!  It is a great Fall / Winter Recipe because it cooks for awhile.  She does it from memory so it was fun putting together the recipe.

Mom’s Baked Steak:

• 1 pound of Cube Steaks (about 4)
• 1 cup Flour
• Dash of Salt
• Dash of Pepper
• 1 to 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 can Cream of Mushroom
• 1 can Mushrooms or slice Fresh Mushrooms (optional)

1.  Put half a can of the Cream of Mushroom and Mushrooms on the bottom of a 9 x 13 pyrex dish.

2.  Put Olive Oil in a pan heat on medium heat.  Mix the flour with a dash of salt and pepper.  Coat both side of the Cube Steaks with the flour mixture and place in oil for about 30 seconds on each side.  (The point is to sear the juices into the cube steak not to cook it).

3.  Place the seared Cube Steaks on top of the cream of mushroom sauce in the pyrex.  Add the remaining can of Cream of Mushroom and Mushrooms on top of the cube steaks.

4.  Cover and Bake at 350 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until the steaks are tender.

Mom’s Baked Steaks make a great meal for a cooler day!  Plus you can have a delicious steak with a less expensive cut of meat.   If you want a more hearty meal you can add rice.