Staffordshire Beef Steaks

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 15

Tasty and Savory Staffordshire Beef Steaks Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

2hr 30min

Ready In

2hr 40min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

520

Sugar

Fat

39g

Staffordshire Beef Steaks are a traditional English dish that originated in the Staffordshire county during the 18th century. It's a dish that's commonly enjoyed for Sunday lunch with family and friends. The braising steaks are cooked slowly in beef stock and seasonings, resulting in a tender and flavorsome meal. The addition of Worcestershire sauce and onions provides an extra depth of flavor. This dish is best served with mashed potatoes and vegetables for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Season the steaks with salt and black pepper, and coat each steak with plain flour.
2.	In a large skillet, heat the meat drippings or bacon drippings over medium-high heat.
3.	Cook the steaks in the skillet, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4.	Remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside.
5.	Add sliced onions into the skillet and cook until golden brown.
6.	Add beef stock and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens.
7.	Return the steaks to the skillet and simmer, covered, for approximately 2-2.5 hours or until tender.

PROS

Staffordshire Beef Steaks are delicious and full of flavor.

It’s an easy-to-make recipe that requires minimal prep work, making it a perfect weekday meal.

Braising steaks are relatively inexpensive, making it a budget-friendly recipe for families.

CONS

The steaks take a long time to cook, approximately 2-2.
5 hours.

This recipe requires meat drippings or bacon drippings, which may not be readily available in everyone’s kitchen.

It’s a high-calorie and high-fat meal, which may not be suitable for people watching their weight.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef steaks are a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
The onions in this recipe provide antioxidants, which are beneficial in preventing chronic diseases.
However, consuming red meat in excess has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer, so it’s advisable to enjoy this meal in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	4 braising steaks ( approximately 4-6 oz . each )
	salt
	black pepper
	1/2 ounce plain flour
	1 ounce meat drippings or 1 ounce bacon drippings
	1 onion , peeled and sliced
	15 fluid ounces hearty beef stock
	1 -2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce