Smothered Steak Skillet Dinner
Get ready for a delicious high class meal when you prepare this Smothered Steak Skillet Dinner. Whether you are trying to figure out a sophisticated dinner party meal that won't be too complicated, or a romantic dinner for two, this steak dinner recipe is perfect for all kinds of occasions. You are going to love the rich flavors and wonderfully juicy outcome of your steak when you try it out with this skillet recipe technique. This is definitely a dinner worth splurging on!
Cooking MethodSkillet
CostModerate
Total TimeUnder 2 Hours
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 ounce cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- olive oil to drizzle
- 2 pound sirloin steak (thicker is best)
- sliced mozzerella cheese
- prepared mashed potatoes
Smothered Steak Skillet Dinner
Skillet Dinner Recipe
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Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add butter and onions. Cook until slightly softened, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper. Add mushrooms, stirring for an additional 10 minutes. Mushrooms will be very soft and starting to turn golden. Remove from the pan and set aside, keep warm.
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Wipe pan clean and return to the heat. Drizzle olive oil in the pan.
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Season both sides of the steak well with salt and pepper. Place in the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes per side.
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Top the steak with slices of mozzarella cheese, and cover the pan and wait for the cheese to melt.
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Remove steaks from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, top steak with reserved mushrooms and onions.