Country Style Steak

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Cubing Around

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (74)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
2 hr 30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 40 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 2 hr 30 min
Total:: 3 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds beef bottom round, trimmed of excess fat
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil or bacon drippings
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

Cut the meat with the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the flour into a pie pan. Dredge the pieces of meat on both sides in the flour. Tenderize the meat, using a needling device, until each slice is 1/4-inch thick. Dredge in the flour again and set aside.

Add enough of the vegetable oil or bacon fat to just cover the bottom of a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the steaks to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove the steaks to a plate and repeat until all of the steaks have been browned.

Remove the last steaks from the pot and add the chicken broth and thyme and whisk until the liquid just comes to a boil. Return the steaks to the pot and make sure they are all submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot and place it in the oven on the middle rack. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender and falling apart.

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Comments & Reviews

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Catherine Millbrook, AL 11-02-2009
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I don't even like beef, but I love this recipe.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't get enough of this steak. I don't actually cube my own steak like he does in the show. I just buy cube steak. But... it's still awesome. Sometimes I add a little chopped onion and mushrooms to the broth.Read more
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Charles Roanoke, VA 10-01-2009
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CLASSIC
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What a easy recipe. Just like granny use to make. THANKS Alton you the man!
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Ronda Morton, IL 08-11-2009
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so easy and good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed directions exactly came out great. If you like this one try Altons Chicken fried steak its fantastic!
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Maureen Arlington Heights, IL 05-14-2009
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So few ingredients, easy, and delicious. Just as Alton said, "cuts like butta".
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Joe molalla, OR 04-11-2009
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Great and easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent, loved by everyone! and very easy
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Nancy raleigh, NC 04-06-2009
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Thanks
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this dish and the recipe I have been using is very complicated. It turns out good but has so many steps I rarely... make it . I knew there had to be an easier recipe!! I cannot wait to make this !!!! Read more