shoulder steak

9×13 Life: How to Cook Affordable Shoulder Steak 

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
 
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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
  1. Preheat oven to 300F. Pour one can of tomato sauce into a 9×13 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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11 responses to “9×13 Life: How to Cook Affordable Shoulder Steak ”

  1. Chani Avatar
    Chani

    Does anyone know if this meat can be gotten in Israel?

    1. TG Avatar
      TG

      it’s a #5 roast cut in slices against the grain. not the cheapest here.

  2. Bella Avatar
    Bella

    is shoulder steak a soft meat (like minute steak) or a tougher meat?

  3. Esti Avatar
    Esti

    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.

    1. Esti Waldman Avatar
      Esti Waldman

      This one works because it’s in a sauce. On a hot plate or in a low-temp oven it should be fine!

  4. Miriam Avatar
    Miriam

    Just helped my sister make this for her one-month anniversary dinner ☺️ They loved it!

    1. Esti Waldman Avatar
      Esti Waldman

      so glad to hear!

  5. Alissa Avatar

    I am always afraid to cook this cut but this looks easy

  6. Gordon Wagner Avatar
    Gordon Wagner

    300 degrees for three hours?? What thickness are the steaks you’re using?

  7. Esti Avatar
    Esti

    How long would it take to cook just one or two steaks like this? Thanks!

  8. VIMEOdownloader Avatar

    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!

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