This is a dish that my mother prepared for many years. It was my favorite meal, so she always made it for me on my birthday. It makes cheaper cuts of round steak come out very tender. I now cook this dish for my own family, but I still make sure I have it on my birthday in memory of my mom.
Mom's Baked Steak and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
1 1/2 to 2 pounds round steak, cut into serving sized pieces
4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 cups tomato sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Dredge both sides of steak pieces through flour mixture. Discard leftover flour.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown each side of the steak pieces in hot oil until lightly browned. Place steak in a 9x9 or 9x13 glass baking dish.
3. Place cut potato pieces in baking dish with the steak pieces.
4. In another medium bowl combine tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, oregano and sugar. Mix together well. Pour sauce evenly over steak and potato pieces in baking dish.
5. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil. Place in preheated oven and bake covered for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for another 30 minutes, or until potatoes show some signs of browning and steak is cooked through.
6. Serve with plenty of the tomato sauce over the steak and potatoes. Serves 5 or 6.
This dish makes a great Sunday dinner meal when served with green beans and hot rolls.
