Poor Man's Pepper Steak

This pepper steak cooked in the oven is great with mashed potatoes and gravy. Cube steak is a flavorful cut that costs less than really expensive steaks. The kids love this recipe so much, they call it "Mom's famous cube steak."

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 1 pound cube steak

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Season steak with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour; shake off any excess.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear steaks in hot oil, then transfer to a large, shallow casserole dish. Sprinkle onion, pepper, and garlic over top; pour 2 cups water into the dish. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until steak is tender and vegetables are soft, about 1 1/2 hours.