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Eye of Round Steak and Ketchup

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"Round steak simmered in ketchup and onions makes a great gravy to spoon over mashed potatoes. This was a family favorite when I was a kid." — Steph

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (1 1/2 pound) round steak, cut into serving-size pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
1 onion, chopped
2 cups warm water

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Directions

Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Gently press the steak into the flour mixture to coat and shake off the excess flour.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef until brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove beef from skillet and drain excess oil. Stir the ketchup, onion, and water into the skillet, then add the meat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 1 hr 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

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I got some round steak at a great discount and tried this recipe hoping for something tender and tasty. I did exactly as the recipe called for and it came out delish and really tender. I will definitely hang on to this recipe for nights when I'm in a hurry but still want a home cooked meal.

—SnSmom

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 16, 2012

I was not crazy about this recipe. The flour did not work well at all so it was omitted after the first little bit. I did not care for the sauce on it's own, but over potatoes it was okay. My children however absolutely loved it! I will make it again, but probably only enough for them.

—AutumnB

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Jul 18, 2011

I've made this for years and my whole family loved it. The only difference being I left out the chopped onion and in the last 10-minutes, added a drained can of peas I called it "Steak with Pea Gravy"! I never tried it with the added onion, but cann't wait to try it! Janet

—Janet

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Oct 11, 2011

Years ago I had this very dish, but we know it as Red eye gravy. I followed to a T and it was really really good. I double the batch because I was making for 7 people and there was nothing but the gravy left behind when the meat was eaten up. I think even if I double the meat and left the ketchup, onions and the water the same, it would still be plenty. The gravy still tasted like ketchup with a little bit of a nice kick, rather mild. Could use some black pepper, but other then that. It was fine and my family ate all the meat. TY. I'll have to repurpose the gravy with another meat.

—mis7up

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Sep 25, 2011

We thought it was great- so few ingredients yet very good! Thanks for this recipe!

—klusman6

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Oct 14, 2011

My mom used to make this when I was young only she used boneless porkchops and didn't dredge in flour. She would salt and pepper chops, sear both sides in a little oil with the onions, cover chops with ketchup (she wouldn't use a whole bottle) and a little water, cover and simmer until tender. I still make this today for my dad, since my mom past 2 years ago. They are great with mashed potatoes.

—vickie

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Nov 16, 2011

Hubby loves this!! It didn't really have time to cook enough to get tender and he still loved it. Rubbed the steak with Cavenders Greek Seasoning and then sprinkled with flour and rubbed it in while the olive oil was heating. Browned and removed and carmelized the onion before adding the ketchup and water to the pan. Poured all over steak in roaster and cooked, covered, at 250 for four hours. It needed more time but he couldn't wait, it smelled so good! Great gravy and served with smashed potatoes. Thanks for sharing!

—grampnana

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Oct 15, 2011

I never thought of using round steak, I make a similar dish using pork chops. I don't use the flour, although it would thicken the sauce/gravy as it cooks. I simmer with the lid on and then off later to reduce the sauce. Everyone is right, lots of onions and the ketchup and you have a great gravy for mashed potatoes!!

—Sue's recipes

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Nutrition

Calories
311 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
34.3 g
11%

Cholesterol
56 mg
19%

Fat
9.1 g
14%

Fiber
1.1 g
4%

Protein
23.5 g
47%

Sodium
1363 mg
55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Eye of Round Steak and Ketchup

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 311
Calories from Fat: 82

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.1g 14 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 56mg 19 %
Sodium 1363mg 55 %
Potassium 581mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.3g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4 %
Protein 23.5g 47 %
Sugars 15.9g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 19 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 32 %
Thiamin 30 %
Niacin 80 %
Vitamin B6 30 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 31 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.