Smothered Minute Steak Atkins Recipes

LOW CARB MUSHROOM-SMOTHERED MINUTE STEAK - 5 NET CARBS

Steps:

• Season steaks with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
• Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
• Add 2 steak and sear until just cooked through, about 3 min per side.
• Transfer to plate and keep warm.
• Repeat with other steaks.
• Heat remaining 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil in skillet over high heat.
• Add mushrooms and onionl saute until golden, about 8 minute.
• Add broth, any accumulated juices from the steaks, lemon juice, paprika, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and remaning 1/8 tsp pepper.
• Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minute.
• Pour sauce over steaks, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.

SMOTHERED MINUTE STEAK (ATKINS)

Steps:

• Season steaks with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add half of the steaks and sear until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining steaks.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Add broth, any accumulated juices from the steaks, lemon juice, paprika, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Pour over steaks, sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

SMOTHERED STEAK DEEPLY SOUTHERN

Steps:

• In small bowl mix 4 seasonings.
• Place flour in a flat surfaced dish (save unused flour for smothering).
• Sprinkle front and back side of each steak piece and rub deep into groves of steak.
• Heat oil to medium high in skillet (cast iron is best).
• Dredge each piece in flour, press in with finger tips. Re-dredge in flour again and place carefully in hot oil for 1 minute and then turn back heat to medium.
• Fry steak 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove, drain on a separate plate.
• Remove all but 2-3 Tbs of oil, over medium high heat, sprinkle with 3 Tbs flour, whisking until well mixed and roux browns.
• Add water, bouillon cube and remaining seasoning. Mix until gravy begins to thicken slightly. Test taste for spice as this is the time to adjust (salt or water).
• Replace steak back in gravy and spread onion rings over the tops.
• Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.

LOW CARB SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE - 2 NET CARBS

Steps:

• For the sauce, mix oil, parsley, oregano, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
• For the steak, heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot.
• Brush steak with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Add steak to pan, reduce heat to med-high, and sear until done to taste, about 3 min per side for med-rare.
• Transfer steak to cutting board and let stand 5 minute.
• Thinly slice across the grain.
• Stir sauce again and serve steak with sauce on the side.

MINUTE STEAK AND MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice mushrooms (if using fresh) and saute in butter until tender.
• If using a can, drain well.
• Set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil.
• Salt minute steaks and dredge in flour.
• Fry until breading is brown.
• **Make sure when frying you leave the meat long enough for the breading to fry until it sets, as it will fall off if not fried long enough.
• This is what makes it GOOOOD!
• When the meat is fried, place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
• Place in a 2 quart casserole dish and keep warm.
• Leave 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet and remove the rest.
• Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, and mushrooms, stirring constantly.
• Let soup simmer on med-low heat until throughly heated.
• Pour over warm meat and serve.