Smothered Cube Steak

Smothered Cube Steak

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lb. 
  cube steak (about 4 pieces)
• 2 tsp. 
  kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. 
  freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. 
  all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. 
  garlic powder
• 1 tsp. 
  vegetable oil
• 1 
  large yellow onion, sliced into 1/2" rings
• 3 tbsp. 
  butter
• 1 
  (1-oz.) packet onion soup mix
• 1 1/2 c. 
  water

DIRECTIONS

• Season steaks with salt and pepper. Mix flour and garlic powder in a large shallow plate and dredge steaks. Reserve remaining dredge mixture.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Fry steaks in batches until deeply golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate. 
• Reduce heat to medium and add onion to pan. Cook, scraping down the bottom of pan, until onions are softened and turn golden, about 10 minutes. 
• Melt butter into onions, then sprinkle in onion soup mix and 1 tablespoon of reserved dredge mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until bubbling and beginning to turn a golden color, another 10 minutes.
• Gradually add water, a 1/4 cup at a time. Let simmer lightly until gravy is thickened. Transfer steaks to pan with gravy and turn to coat.
• Serve steaks smothered with gravy.