You need just a couple of minutes of prep time for a delicious shoulder steak dinner.
Shoulder steak is an affordable cut of meat that can make a festive weekday dinner or even a quick Friday night main dish. And unlike a roast, there’s no need to cool and slice, so you can even prepare the steaks on Friday afternoon when you find out you’re having some unexpected guests. 
Italian-Style Shoulder Steak
Author: Esti Waldman
Ingredients
- 4 shoulder steaks
- 3 15 oz cans of tomato sauce (I like Hunts brand)
- 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning (or a combination of any dried herbs)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F. Pour one can of tomato sauce into a 9x13 pan. Place two shoulder steaks in the pan. Follow with another can of sauce and remaining steaks. Top with the third can and then add spices. Cover and bake for 3-4 hours or until meat is tender.
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Does anyone know if this meat can be gotten in Israel?
it’s a #5 roast cut in slices against the grain. not the cheapest here.
is shoulder steak a soft meat (like minute steak) or a tougher meat?
How do you heat it up for Friday night? I find that when I reheat meat it gets cooked more and gets too tough or dried out.
This one works because it’s in a sauce. On a hot plate or in a low-temp oven it should be fine!
Just helped my sister make this for her one-month anniversary dinner ☺️ They loved it!
so glad to hear!
I am always afraid to cook this cut but this looks easy
300 degrees for three hours?? What thickness are the steaks you’re using?
How long would it take to cook just one or two steaks like this? Thanks!
Thanks for sharing these tips! I’ve always felt intimidated by cooking shoulder steak, but your step-by-step approach makes it feel so much more manageable. I can’t wait to try out the marinades you suggested!