How to Make Brown Gravy Using Onions And Steak | Steak and Onion Gravy | Gravy Recipe

beef broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium beef broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium and cost.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chop

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice provides flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Rinse the beef chuck shoulder steak and pat it dry with a paper towel.

Season one side of the steak with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder, pressing the seasonings into the meat.

Season the other side of the steak with the same seasonings and let it rest on the countertop.

Slice one medium yellow onion into half-moon slices.

Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat, then reduce to medium after it gets hot.

Add canola oil to the skillet and sear the steak on both sides until a good crust forms, adding a small amount of unsalted butter for flavor.

Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and caramelize them, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Add all-purpose flour to the onions and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to make a roux.

Slowly add beef broth to the roux while stirring to combine.

Add soy sauce, more cracked black pepper, and garlic powder to the gravy, adjusting seasonings to taste.

Spread the gravy over the steak and serve.

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