Round steak is a cut of beef that comes from the lower portion of the animal’s leg. It’s known for its versatility, but it can also be tough and chewy. Because of this, you’ll want to cook your round steak slowly so it becomes tender as well as juicy. That said, there are many ways you can prepare a round steak meal at home that are sure to please even the pickiest eaters!
If you’re looking to add some variety to your weekly dinner routine or just want some fun new ideas for how to cook round steak on your own stovetop, look no further than these tried-and-true recipes:
Steak fajita casserole
Round steak is a versatile cut of beef that can be used in many different recipes. It’s affordable, tasty and easy to find at the grocery store. In this recipe for Steak Fajita Casserole, we show you how you can use round steak in a delicious meal that will feed the whole family!
This recipe calls for ground beef but you can use any type of ground meat for this dish. We recommend using lean ground turkey or chicken if you want something healthier than beef without sacrificing any flavor!
Round steak tacos
Step 1: Prepare the meat
The first step to making these tacos is preparing the round steak. In order to do this, you’ll need to cut your steak into thin slices (about 1/4-inch thick) so that they can cook quickly and evenly. You can also marinate them for extra flavor if you’d like!
Step 2: Make taco shells
To make these tacos look extra authentic, we decided to use tortillas instead of bread or buns. To do so, grab some aluminum foil and wrap it around each tortilla until it’s tightly sealed at both ends. Then place them in a baking dish filled with water until they’re soft enough for filling but still hold their shape well when removed from the oven later on–about 10 minutes should do it!
Round steak stuffed peppers
Round steak stuffed peppers is a delicious way to use up leftover round steak. To make it, you’ll need:
- 1 pound of round steak, sliced into small pieces (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1 green bell pepper cut into quarters lengthwise and seeded
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into quarters lengthwise and seeded
- 1 red bell pepper cut into quarters lengthwise and seeded
- 1 large onion diced finely
Add the following ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped parsley (or 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes) * 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed through a garlic press * Salt & Pepper to taste
Philly cheesesteak sandwiches
Philly cheesesteak sandwiches
This recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. You can even prepare these sandwiches in advance and keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to eat them. The bread will get soggy if you don’t use it within 24 hours, so plan ahead!
Ingredients:
1 pound round steak (or other cut of beef)
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, divided into 2 equal portions
1 large onion chopped into 1/4″ pieces
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8 slices provolone cheese
6 slices sourdough bread (or another type of bread)
Balsamic roasted round steak sandwiches
- 1 pound round steak, sliced thin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or to taste)
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter and onions until softened, about 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for another minute or two until tender but still crisp. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon; set aside in a bowl until ready to use later on your sandwiches!
BBQ round steak nachos
Round steak is a versatile cut of beef that can be used in a variety of recipes. It’s great for sandwiches, tacos, casseroles and more!
Round steak is also known as London broil or top round roast because it comes from the rear leg muscle of cattle. The meat has good marbling but can be tough if not cooked correctly or tenderized first by marinating it with salt and pepper overnight before cooking with high heat to seal in juices (or braising).
Loaded Italian beef sandwiches with provolone cheese, giardinara and Italian beef au jus
To make these Italian beef sandwiches, start by preparing the giardinara. This is a relish made from sautéed vegetables like onions and bell peppers that’s traditionally added to sandwiches as a condiment. To make your own giardinara:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 large yellow onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (diced) and 1 red bell pepper (diced). Cook until soft, then add 6 cups tomato sauce, 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves or 3 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano leaves if available; bring mixture to boil then reduce heat to low; simmer until vegetables are soft but not mushy – about 15 minutes depending on how thickly they were chopped initially.*
You’re never limited to just one way of eating this versatile cut of beef.
You’re never limited to just one way of eating this versatile cut of beef. Round steak can be used in a variety of dishes, or you can try it as-is in these tried-and-true recipes.
Round steak is an excellent value for the money and it’s great for making family favorites like pot roast and fajitas. You’ll find that round steaks are often on sale at your local grocery store, which makes them even more affordable!
Conclusion
We hope this article has inspired you to try some of our favorite round steak recipes. The best part about this cut of beef is that it can be used in so many different ways, so there’s no limit to the delicious meals you can make at home. We recommend trying out one or two new recipes each week until you find something that becomes a new family favorite!
