Name: Minute Steaks with Pan Gravy
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper; 4 cube steaks (about 6 ounces each), pounded 1/4 inch thick; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, chopped fine; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Why This Recipe Works

Pounding the steaks to 1/4 inch thickness guarantees quick, even cooking.

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 200 degrees. Combine 3/4 cup flour, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in shallow dish. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. One at a time, dredge steaks in flour. Transfer steaks to platter and let rest 5 minutes.

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add 2 steaks and cook until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining oil and remaining steaks.

Melt butter in now-empty skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon flour and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add broth, Worcestershire, and thyme and simmer (scraping up any browned bits) until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour gravy over steaks. Serve.