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Southern Smothered Halal Beef Cutlets With Onion Gravy

Name: Southern Smothered Halal Beef Cutlets With Onion Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal beef top round cutlets, tenderized cube steaks; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups halal beef broth; 0.5 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp black pepper

Tenderized beef cutlets pan-seared and simmered in a rich, onion gravy inspired by classic Southern comfort food.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Smothering

Searing meat first and then braising it gently in a thickened savory sauce in a covered pan until soft and flavorful.

Instructions

Step 1: Season the beef cutlets lightly with salt and half of the black pepper, then dredge each cutlet in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 2: Heat 1.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 3: Carefully place the flour-coated cutlets into the hot oil and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned, using tongs to turn safely; transfer cutlets to a plate.

Step 4: Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining oil and sliced onions to the skillet, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 5: Stir in the minced garlic and remaining flour left from dredging, cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 6: Gradually pour in the halal beef broth while whisking continuously to scrape up browned bits, add dried thyme and remaining black pepper, and bring to a simmer.

Step 7: Return the seared cutlets to the skillet, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the gravy is thick and meat is tender.

Cooking tips

Use a splatter screen when searing meat in hot oil to prevent oil splashes.
Ensure broth is added gradually while whisking so the flour incorporates smoothly without forming lumps.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Southern; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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